How far is Ketchikan, AK from Palmer, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ketchikan and Palmer is 761.21 miles (1225.05 km).
Flight distance from Ketchikan, AK to Palmer, AK is 761.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 03 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 02 hours 58 minutes to travel from Ketchikan to Palmer with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ketchikan, Alaska to Palmer, Alaska is: 1632.35 miles (2627.02 km) by car.
Driving from Ketchikan to Palmer will take approximately 35 hours 35 minutes.
#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 |
#2 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7766 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°35'58"N 149°6'52"W |
| Latitude | 61.5994100 |
| Longitude | -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Palmer: West Evergreen Avenue (-149.114582,61.599443)
Estimated Travel Time Between Ketchikan and Palmer
The distance between Ketchikan and Palmer is 2627 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 29 hours 11 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 Palmer. The current time is 19:26:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 54 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 40 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 32 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 27 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 23 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 21 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 20 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 218.04 liters (57.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ketchikan and Palmer.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ketchikan to Palmer is $249.64 (diesel $265.89).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $249.64 | $262.77 | $274.41 | $265.89 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ketchikan and Palmer (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
