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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Westerly, RI?

The distance between Westerly (Westerly State Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2823 miles / 4544 kilometers / 2453 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westerly (WST) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3617 miles / 5821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 51 minutes.

Westerly State Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Westerly to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2823.384 miles
  • 4543.797 kilometers
  • 2453.454 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
  • 2816.003 miles
  • 4531.918 kilometers
  • 2447.040 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 Westerly to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Westerly State Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Westerly State Airport (WST) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Westerly to Ketchikan generates about 313 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 313 kilograms equals 691 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Westerly to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Westerly State Airport (WST) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Westerly State Airport
City: Westerly, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WST
ICAO Code: KWST
Coordinates: 41°20′58″N, 71°48′12″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