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How far is Cat Lake from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) is 1639 miles / 2637 kilometers / 1424 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Cat Lake (YAC) is 2244 miles / 3612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 42 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Cat Lake Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Cat Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1638.843 miles
  • 2637.462 kilometers
  • 1424.116 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
  • 1633.558 miles
  • 2628.957 kilometers
  • 1419.523 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 Cat Lake?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Cat Lake Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Cat Lake generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 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 Cat Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC).

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 Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W