How far is Chicago, IL, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 2176 miles / 3503 kilometers / 1891 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Chicago (MDW) is 2688 miles / 4326 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 16 minutes.

Distance from Ketchikan to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2176.478 miles
• 3502.701 kilometers
• 1891.307 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

• 2171.180 miles
• 3494.175 kilometers
• 1886.704 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Chicago?

The time difference between Ketchikan and Chicago is 3 hours. Chicago is 3 hours ahead of Ketchikan.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Chicago generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin	Ketchikan International Airport
City:	Ketchikan, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KTN
ICAO Code:	PAKT
Coordinates:	55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W

Destination	Chicago Midway International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MDW
ICAO Code:	KMDW
Coordinates:	41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W