How far is Ester, AK from Ketchikan, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ester and Ketchikan is 860.38 miles (1384.65 km).
Flight distance from Ester, AK to Ketchikan, AK is 860.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 03 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 02 hours 51 minutes to travel from Ester to Ketchikan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ester, Alaska to Ketchikan, Alaska is: 1568.66 miles (2524.52 km) by car.
Driving from Ester to Ketchikan will take approximately 33 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Ester
Census designated place
| Population | 2422 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 64°50'50"N 148°0'52"W |
| Latitude | 64.8472200 |
| Longitude | -148.0144400 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ketchikan
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8187 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 55°20'30"N 131°38'51"W |
| Latitude | 55.3418000 |
| Longitude | -131.6475700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Ketchikan: Front Street (-131.647548,55.341795)
Estimated Travel Time Between Ester and Ketchikan
The distance between Ester and Ketchikan is 2525 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 28 hours 03 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Ester and Ketchikan. The current time is 04:31:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 52 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 39 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 31 hours 22 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 26 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 22 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 20 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 19 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 209.53 liters (55.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ester and Ketchikan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ester to Ketchikan is $239.9 (diesel $255.51).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $239.9 | $252.52 | $263.7 | $255.51 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alaska ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.334 (Diesel $4.616) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ester and Ketchikan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
