How far is Sydney from Ketchikan, AK?
The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 3061 miles / 4926 kilometers / 2660 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Sydney (YQY) is 4094 miles / 6588 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 42 minutes.
Ketchikan International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from Ketchikan to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ketchikan to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3060.984 miles
- 4926.177 kilometers
- 2659.923 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- 3051.824 miles
- 4911.434 kilometers
- 2651.962 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 Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Sydney?
The time difference between Ketchikan and Sydney is 5 hours. Sydney is 5 hours ahead of Ketchikan.
Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from Ketchikan to Sydney generates about 342 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 342 kilograms equals 753 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 Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
Airport information
| Origin | Ketchikan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ketchikan, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | KTN |
| ICAO Code: | PAKT |
| Coordinates: | 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W |
| Destination | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W |