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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Whale Cove?

The distance between Whale Cove (Whale Cove Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1457 miles / 2345 kilometers / 1266 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whale Cove (YXN) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2074 miles / 3337 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 49 minutes.

Whale Cove Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Whale Cove to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1457.259 miles
  • 2345.231 kilometers
  • 1266.323 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
  • 1452.354 miles
  • 2337.337 kilometers
  • 1262.061 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 Whale Cove to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Whale Cove Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Whale Cove to Ketchikan generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whale Cove to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Whale Cove Airport
City: Whale Cove
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXN
ICAO Code: CYXN
Coordinates: 62°14′24″N, 92°35′53″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