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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 2604 miles / 4191 kilometers / 2263 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Lafayette (LFT) is 3311 miles / 5329 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 52 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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2604
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4191
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2263
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Distance from Ketchikan to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2603.913 miles
  • 4190.591 kilometers
  • 2262.738 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
  • 2601.233 miles
  • 4186.278 kilometers
  • 2260.409 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 Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Lafayette generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 633 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 Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

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 Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W