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How far is Jackson, TN, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 2430 miles / 3910 kilometers / 2111 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Jackson (MKL) is 3142 miles / 5056 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 58 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport

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2430
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3910
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2111
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Distance from Ketchikan to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2429.832 miles
  • 3910.436 kilometers
  • 2111.466 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
  • 2425.579 miles
  • 3903.591 kilometers
  • 2107.770 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 Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Jackson generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 589 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 Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL).

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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
City: Jackson, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKL
ICAO Code: KMKL
Coordinates: 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″W