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How far is Thompson from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 1314 miles / 2114 kilometers / 1141 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Thompson (YTH) is 1878 miles / 3023 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 26 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Thompson Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Thompson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1313.552 miles
  • 2113.957 kilometers
  • 1141.445 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
  • 1309.094 miles
  • 2106.783 kilometers
  • 1137.572 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 Thompson?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Thompson Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Thompson Airport (YTH)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Thompson generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Thompson

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

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 Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W