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How far is San Luis Obispo, CA, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 1486 miles / 2392 kilometers / 1291 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 2139 miles / 3443 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 13 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to San Luis Obispo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1486.135 miles
  • 2391.702 kilometers
  • 1291.416 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
  • 1486.289 miles
  • 2391.950 kilometers
  • 1291.550 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 San Luis Obispo?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to San Luis Obispo generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 San Luis Obispo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP).

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 San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
City: San Luis Obispo, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBP
ICAO Code: KSBP
Coordinates: 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″W