How far is Chicago, IL, from Ketchikan, AK?
The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 2162 miles / 3479 kilometers / 1879 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Chicago (ORD) is 2669 miles / 4296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 51 minutes.
Ketchikan International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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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)- 2161.856 miles
- 3479.170 kilometers
- 1878.601 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- 2156.559 miles
- 3470.645 kilometers
- 1873.998 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 O'Hare International Airport is 4 hours and 35 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Ketchikan to Chicago generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 520 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |