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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 2859 miles / 4602 kilometers / 2485 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Norfolk (ORF) is 3565 miles / 5738 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 45 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2859.288 miles
  • 4601.578 kilometers
  • 2484.654 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
  • 2853.043 miles
  • 4591.527 kilometers
  • 2479.226 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 Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Norfolk generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 700 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 Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

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 Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W