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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Nakina?

The distance between Nakina (Nakina Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1887 miles / 3036 kilometers / 1640 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nakina (YQN) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2494 miles / 4013 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 45 minutes.

Nakina Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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1887
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3036
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1640
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Distance from Nakina to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1886.770 miles
  • 3036.462 kilometers
  • 1639.558 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
  • 1880.833 miles
  • 3026.907 kilometers
  • 1634.399 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 Nakina to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Nakina Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Nakina to Ketchikan generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nakina to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″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