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How far is Columbus, OH, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 2456 miles / 3952 kilometers / 2134 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Columbus (LCK) is 3009 miles / 4842 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 50 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Columbus

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ketchikan to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2455.959 miles
  • 3952.483 kilometers
  • 2134.170 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2450.227 miles
  • 3943.259 kilometers
  • 2129.189 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Ketchikan to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Columbus generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 595 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ketchikan to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W
Destination Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W