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

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2531 miles / 4073 kilometers / 2199 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3140 miles / 5054 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 34 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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2199
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Distance from Pittsburgh to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2530.661 miles
  • 4072.704 kilometers
  • 2199.084 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
  • 2524.482 miles
  • 4062.760 kilometers
  • 2193.715 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 Pittsburgh to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Ketchikan generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 615 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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