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How far is Ixtapa from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 3052 miles / 4911 kilometers / 2652 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 4024 miles / 6476 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 40 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Ixtapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3051.723 miles
  • 4911.272 kilometers
  • 2651.875 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
  • 3054.173 miles
  • 4915.215 kilometers
  • 2654.004 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 Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 6 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Ixtapa generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 750 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 Ixtapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W