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

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1897 miles / 3054 kilometers / 1649 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Rochester (RST) is 2369 miles / 3813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 34 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1897.404 miles
  • 3053.575 kilometers
  • 1648.799 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
  • 1892.554 miles
  • 3045.770 kilometers
  • 1644.584 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Rochester generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 459 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 Rochester

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

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W