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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1284 miles / 2066 kilometers / 1116 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 1690 miles / 2720 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 33 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Williston to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1283.933 miles
  • 2066.291 kilometers
  • 1115.708 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
  • 1280.334 miles
  • 2060.498 kilometers
  • 1112.580 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 Williston to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Williston to Ketchikan generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′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