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How far is Yellowknife from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 786 miles / 1265 kilometers / 683 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 1557 miles / 2505 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 38 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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786
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1265
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683
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Distance from Ketchikan to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 786.001 miles
  • 1264.945 kilometers
  • 683.016 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
  • 783.750 miles
  • 1261.323 kilometers
  • 681.060 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Yellowknife generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 294 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 Yellowknife

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

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W