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How far is Kelowna from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 638 miles / 1026 kilometers / 554 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Kelowna (YLW) is 981 miles / 1578 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 52 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 637.500 miles
  • 1025.958 kilometers
  • 553.973 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
  • 635.982 miles
  • 1023.514 kilometers
  • 552.654 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 Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Kelowna generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 259 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 Kelowna

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

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 Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W