How far is North Pole, AK from Ketchikan, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between North Pole and Ketchikan is 841.48 miles (1354.23 km).
Flight distance from North Pole, AK to Ketchikan, AK is 841.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 03 hours 06 minutes.
It takes 02 hours 48 minutes to travel from North Pole to Ketchikan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from North Pole, Alaska to Ketchikan, Alaska is: 1545.51 miles (2487.25 km) by car.
Driving from North Pole to Ketchikan will take approximately 33 hours 17 minutes.
#1 North Pole
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 2108 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 64°45'4"N 147°20'58"W |
| Latitude | 64.7511100 |
| Longitude | -147.3494400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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 North Pole and Ketchikan
The distance between North Pole and Ketchikan is 2487 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 27 hours 38 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 North Pole and Ketchikan. The current time is 00:11:05.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 51 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 38 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 30 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 25 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 22 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 20 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 19 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 206.44 liters (54.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between North Pole and Ketchikan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from North Pole to Ketchikan is $236.36 (diesel $251.74).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $236.36 | $248.79 | $259.81 | $251.74 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between North Pole and Ketchikan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
