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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 4585 miles / 7380 kilometers / 3985 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from London to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4585.470 miles
  • 7379.599 kilometers
  • 3984.665 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
  • 4570.742 miles
  • 7355.896 kilometers
  • 3971.866 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 London to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 9 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from London to Ketchikan generates about 530 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 530 kilograms equals 1 169 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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