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How far is Vancouver from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 558 miles / 898 kilometers / 485 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Vancouver (YVR) is 1050 miles / 1690 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 19 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 557.996 miles
  • 898.007 kilometers
  • 484.885 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
  • 557.024 miles
  • 896.444 kilometers
  • 484.041 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Vancouver generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 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 Vancouver

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

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W