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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 4560 miles / 7339 kilometers / 3963 nautical miles.

London Heathrow 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)
  • 4560.260 miles
  • 7339.026 kilometers
  • 3962.757 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
  • 4545.559 miles
  • 7315.368 kilometers
  • 3949.983 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 Heathrow Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 9 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from London to Ketchikan generates about 527 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 527 kilograms equals 1 162 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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