How far is Medan from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 7474 miles / 12029 kilometers / 6495 nautical miles.

Distance from Ketchikan to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7474.349 miles
• 12028.799 kilometers
• 6495.032 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

• 7469.288 miles
• 12020.654 kilometers
• 6490.634 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 Medan?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 14 hours and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Medan?

The time difference between Ketchikan and Medan is 16 hours. Medan is 16 hours ahead of Ketchikan.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Medan generates about 922 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 922 kilograms equals 2 033 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ketchikan to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

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	Soewondo Air Force Base
City:	Medan
Country:	Indonesia
IATA Code:	MES
ICAO Code:	WIMM
Coordinates:	3°33′29″N, 98°40′18″E