How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2456 miles / 3952 kilometers / 2134 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3016 miles / 4854 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 3 minutes.

Distance from Columbus to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2455.959 miles
• 3952.483 kilometers
• 2134.170 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

• 2450.227 miles
• 3943.259 kilometers
• 2129.189 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 Columbus to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Ketchikan?

The time difference between Columbus and Ketchikan is 4 hours. Ketchikan is 4 hours behind Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Columbus to Ketchikan generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 595 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin	Rickenbacker International Airport
City:	Columbus, OH
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LCK
ICAO Code:	KLCK
Coordinates:	39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W

Destination	Ketchikan International Airport
City:	Ketchikan, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KTN
ICAO Code:	PAKT
Coordinates:	55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W