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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1714 miles / 2759 kilometers / 1490 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2257 miles / 3633 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 40 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from North Platte to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1714.300 miles
  • 2758.898 kilometers
  • 1489.686 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
  • 1710.902 miles
  • 2753.429 kilometers
  • 1486.733 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 North Platte to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from North Platte to Ketchikan generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from North Platte to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″W
Destination 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