How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1897 miles / 3054 kilometers / 1649 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2372 miles / 3818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 34 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Ketchikan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1897.404 miles
- 3053.575 kilometers
- 1648.799 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- 1892.554 miles
- 3045.770 kilometers
- 1644.584 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 Rochester to Ketchikan?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Ketchikan?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from Rochester to Ketchikan generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 459 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Ketchikan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |