How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 3061 miles / 4926 kilometers / 2660 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 4112 miles / 6617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 2 minutes.
Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Ketchikan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3060.984 miles
- 4926.177 kilometers
- 2659.923 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- 3051.824 miles
- 4911.434 kilometers
- 2651.962 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 Sydney to Ketchikan?
The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Ketchikan?
The time difference between Sydney and Ketchikan is 5 hours. Ketchikan is 5 hours behind Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from Sydney to Ketchikan generates about 342 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 342 kilograms equals 753 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Ketchikan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W |
| Destination | Ketchikan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ketchikan, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | KTN |
| ICAO Code: | PAKT |
| Coordinates: | 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W |