How far is Ketchikan, AK from Anchorage, AK?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ketchikan and Anchorage is 773.57 miles (1244.94 km).

Flight distance from Ketchikan, AK to Anchorage, AK is 773.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 02 hours 14 minutes.

It takes 02 hours 01 minutes to travel from Ketchikan to Anchorage with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ketchikan, Alaska to Anchorage, Alaska is: 1117.5 miles (1798.44 km) by car.

Driving from Ketchikan to Anchorage will take approximately 32 hours 05 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Anchorage

The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area. It is located on Cook Inlet in south-central Alaska. Anchorage is known for its mountains, its glaciers, and its many attractions, such as the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center and the Alaska Zoo.

Population 294356
GPS Coordinates 61°13'5"N 149°54'1"W
Latitude 61.2180600
Longitude -149.9002800
Altitude 31
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Ketchikan and Anchorage

The distance between Ketchikan and Anchorage is 1798 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 19 hours 58 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 Ketchikan and Anchorage. The current time is 23:29:24.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 37 hours 14 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 27 hours 56 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 22 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 18 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 15 hours 57 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 14 hours 54 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 13 hours 56 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 149.27 liters (39.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ketchikan and Anchorage.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ketchikan to Anchorage is $170.9 (diesel $182.02).

Alaska gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $4.33 $4.56 $4.76 $4.62
Total $170.9 $179.89 $187.86 $182.02

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ketchikan and Anchorage (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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