How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Valparaiso, FL?
The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2788 miles / 4487 kilometers / 2423 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3568 miles / 5742 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 49 minutes.
Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
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Distance from Valparaiso to Ketchikan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Valparaiso to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2788.217 miles
- 4487.200 kilometers
- 2422.894 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- 2784.661 miles
- 4481.477 kilometers
- 2419.804 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 Valparaiso to Ketchikan?
The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Valparaiso and Ketchikan?
Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from Valparaiso to Ketchikan generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 681 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Valparaiso to Ketchikan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
Airport information
| Origin | Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Valparaiso, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | VPS |
| ICAO Code: | KVPS |
| Coordinates: | 30°28′59″N, 86°31′31″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 |