How far is Ketchikan, AK, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1713 miles / 2757 kilometers / 1489 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2369 miles / 3813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 18 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Ketchikan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1713.144 miles
- 2757.038 kilometers
- 1488.681 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- 1713.409 miles
- 2757.464 kilometers
- 1488.912 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 San Diego to Ketchikan?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Ketchikan?
The time difference between San Diego and Ketchikan is 1 hour. Ketchikan is 1 hour behind San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from San Diego to Ketchikan generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Ketchikan
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |