How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2786 miles / 4483 kilometers / 2421 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3493 miles / 5622 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 21 minutes.

Distance from Richmond to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2785.760 miles
• 4483.247 kilometers
• 2420.760 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

• 2779.576 miles
• 4473.293 kilometers
• 2415.385 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 Richmond to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Ketchikan?

The time difference between Richmond and Ketchikan is 4 hours. Ketchikan is 4 hours behind Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Richmond to Ketchikan generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 681 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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