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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 638 miles / 1026 kilometers / 554 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 981 miles / 1578 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 51 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 637.500 miles
  • 1025.958 kilometers
  • 553.973 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
  • 635.982 miles
  • 1023.514 kilometers
  • 552.654 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 Kelowna to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Ketchikan generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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