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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1787 miles / 2875 kilometers / 1553 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2592 miles / 4171 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 44 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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1787
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2875
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1553
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Distance from Phoenix to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1786.596 miles
  • 2875.247 kilometers
  • 1552.509 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
  • 1786.090 miles
  • 2874.434 kilometers
  • 1552.070 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 Phoenix to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Ketchikan generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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