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How far is Fort Nelson from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 419 miles / 674 kilometers / 364 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1070 miles / 1722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 3 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 418.780 miles
  • 673.961 kilometers
  • 363.910 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
  • 417.600 miles
  • 672.061 kilometers
  • 362.884 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 Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Fort Nelson generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 191 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 Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

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 Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W