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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1573 miles / 2531 kilometers / 1367 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2238 miles / 3602 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 59 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Palmdale to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1572.721 miles
  • 2531.049 kilometers
  • 1366.657 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
  • 1572.720 miles
  • 2531.048 kilometers
  • 1366.656 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 Palmdale to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Ketchikan generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palmdale to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″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