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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2756 miles / 4435 kilometers / 2395 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3449 miles / 5550 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 24 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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2756
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4435
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2395
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Distance from Philadelphia to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2755.902 miles
  • 4435.194 kilometers
  • 2394.813 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
  • 2749.128 miles
  • 4424.292 kilometers
  • 2388.927 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 Philadelphia to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Ketchikan generates about 305 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 305 kilograms equals 673 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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