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How far is Saint John from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Saint John (Saint John Airport) is 2877 miles / 4631 kilometers / 2500 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Saint John (YSJ) is 3716 miles / 5981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 34 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Saint John Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Saint John

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2877.482 miles
  • 4630.859 kilometers
  • 2500.464 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
  • 2869.065 miles
  • 4617.313 kilometers
  • 2493.149 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 Saint John?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Saint John Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Saint John Airport (YSJ)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Saint John generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 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 Saint John

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Saint John Airport (YSJ).

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 Saint John Airport
City: Saint John
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSJ
ICAO Code: CYSJ
Coordinates: 45°18′57″N, 65°53′25″W