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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Saint John?

The distance between Saint John (Saint John Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2877 miles / 4631 kilometers / 2500 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saint John (YSJ) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3717 miles / 5982 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 36 minutes.

Saint John Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Saint John to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2877.482 miles
  • 4630.859 kilometers
  • 2500.464 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
  • 2869.065 miles
  • 4617.313 kilometers
  • 2493.149 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 Saint John to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Saint John Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saint John Airport (YSJ) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Saint John to Ketchikan generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Saint John to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saint John Airport (YSJ) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Saint John Airport
City: Saint John
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSJ
ICAO Code: CYSJ
Coordinates: 45°18′57″N, 65°53′25″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