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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2608 miles / 4198 kilometers / 2267 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3256 miles / 5240 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 47 minutes.

University Park Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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2608
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4198
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2267
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Distance from State College to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2608.284 miles
  • 4197.626 kilometers
  • 2266.537 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
  • 2601.746 miles
  • 4187.104 kilometers
  • 2260.856 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 State College to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from State College to Ketchikan generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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