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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1828 miles / 2942 kilometers / 1588 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 2286 miles / 3679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 1 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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1588
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Distance from Ketchikan to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1827.917 miles
  • 2941.747 kilometers
  • 1588.416 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
  • 1823.086 miles
  • 2933.973 kilometers
  • 1584.219 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Minneapolis generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 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 Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W