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How far is Whatì from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Whatì (Whatì Airport) is 740 miles / 1191 kilometers / 643 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Whatì (YLE) is 1539 miles / 2476 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 41 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Whatì Airport

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740
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1191
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643
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Distance from Ketchikan to Whatì

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 740.253 miles
  • 1191.322 kilometers
  • 643.263 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
  • 738.290 miles
  • 1188.163 kilometers
  • 641.557 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 Whatì?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Whatì Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Whatì Airport (YLE)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Whatì generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 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 Whatì

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

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 Whatì Airport
City: Whatì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLE
ICAO Code: CEM3
Coordinates: 63°7′54″N, 117°14′45″W