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How far is Louisville, KY, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 2424 miles / 3901 kilometers / 2106 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Louisville (SDF) is 2983 miles / 4800 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 50 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Louisville International Airport

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2424
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3901
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2106
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Distance from Ketchikan to Louisville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2424.023 miles
  • 3901.087 kilometers
  • 2106.418 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
  • 2418.901 miles
  • 3892.844 kilometers
  • 2101.968 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 Louisville?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Louisville generates about 266 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 266 kilograms equals 587 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 Louisville

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

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 Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W