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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2940 miles / 4731 kilometers / 2555 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2939.985 miles
  • 4731.447 kilometers
  • 2554.777 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
  • 2929.720 miles
  • 4714.927 kilometers
  • 2545.857 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 Narsarsuaq to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Ketchikan generates about 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 327 kilograms equals 721 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″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