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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 514 miles / 827 kilometers / 447 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 951 miles / 1531 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 53 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 514.076 miles
  • 827.325 kilometers
  • 446.720 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
  • 513.035 miles
  • 825.649 kilometers
  • 445.815 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 Whistler to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Ketchikan International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Whistler to Ketchikan generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 222 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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