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How far is Halifax from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) is 2987 miles / 4807 kilometers / 2596 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Halifax (YHZ) is 3938 miles / 6338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 34 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Halifax Stanfield International Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Halifax

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2986.969 miles
  • 4807.061 kilometers
  • 2595.605 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
  • 2978.283 miles
  • 4793.083 kilometers
  • 2588.058 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 Halifax?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Halifax generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 733 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 Halifax

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).

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 Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W