How far is Nikiski, AK from Ketchikan, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Nikiski and Ketchikan is 803.98 miles (1293.87 km).
Flight distance from Nikiski, AK to Ketchikan, AK is 803.98 miles. Estimated flight time is 02 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 02 hours 20 minutes to travel from Nikiski to Ketchikan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Nikiski, Alaska to Ketchikan, Alaska is: 1287.71 miles (2072.36 km) by car.
Driving from Nikiski to Ketchikan will take approximately 34 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Nikiski
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
| Population | 4493 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 60°41'25"N 151°17'20"W |
| Latitude | 60.6902800 |
| Longitude | -151.2888900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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 Nikiski and Ketchikan
The distance between Nikiski and Ketchikan is 2072 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 23 hours 01 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 Nikiski and Ketchikan. The current time is 18:08:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 42 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 32 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 25 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 21 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 18 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 17 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 16 hours 03 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 172.01 liters (45.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Nikiski and Ketchikan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Nikiski to Ketchikan is $196.93 (diesel $209.75).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $196.93 | $207.29 | $216.47 | $209.75 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Nikiski and Ketchikan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
