How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2162 miles / 3479 kilometers / 1879 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2677 miles / 4308 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 1 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Ketchikan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2161.856 miles
- 3479.170 kilometers
- 1878.601 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- 2156.559 miles
- 3470.645 kilometers
- 1873.998 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 Chicago to Ketchikan?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Ketchikan?
The time difference between Chicago and Ketchikan is 3 hours. Ketchikan is 3 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from Chicago to Ketchikan generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 520 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Ketchikan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |