How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Norfolk, VA?
The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2859 miles / 4602 kilometers / 2485 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3571 miles / 5747 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 51 minutes.
Norfolk International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
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Distance from Norfolk to Ketchikan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2859.288 miles
- 4601.578 kilometers
- 2484.654 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- 2853.043 miles
- 4591.527 kilometers
- 2479.226 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 Norfolk to Ketchikan?
The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Norfolk and Ketchikan?
The time difference between Norfolk and Ketchikan is 4 hours. Ketchikan is 4 hours behind Norfolk.
Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from Norfolk to Ketchikan generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 700 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Norfolk to Ketchikan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
Airport information
| Origin | Norfolk International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Norfolk, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORF |
| ICAO Code: | KORF |
| Coordinates: | 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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 |