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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Whatì?

The distance between Whatì (Whatì Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 740 miles / 1191 kilometers / 643 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whatì (YLE) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 1539 miles / 2476 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 38 minutes.

Whatì Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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740
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1191
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643
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Distance from Whatì to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 740.253 miles
  • 1191.322 kilometers
  • 643.263 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
  • 738.290 miles
  • 1188.163 kilometers
  • 641.557 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 Whatì to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Whatì Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whatì Airport (YLE) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Whatì to Ketchikan generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whatì to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin Whatì Airport
City: Whatì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLE
ICAO Code: CEM3
Coordinates: 63°7′54″N, 117°14′45″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