How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2126 miles / 3421 kilometers / 1847 nautical miles.

Distance from Thule to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2125.746 miles
• 3421.056 kilometers
• 1847.223 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

• 2118.743 miles
• 3409.787 kilometers
• 1841.138 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 Thule to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Ketchikan International Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Thule and Ketchikan?

The time difference between Thule and Ketchikan is 5 hours. Ketchikan is 5 hours behind Thule.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Thule to Ketchikan generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 511 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin	Thule Air Base
City:	Thule
Country:	Greenland
IATA Code:	THU
ICAO Code:	BGTL
Coordinates:	76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″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