How far is Valdez, AK from Ketchikan, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Valdez and Ketchikan is 665.29 miles (1070.68 km).
Flight distance from Valdez, AK to Ketchikan, AK is 665.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 02 hours 07 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 54 minutes to travel from Valdez to Ketchikan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Valdez, Alaska to Ketchikan, Alaska is: 1052.77 miles (1694.27 km) by car.
Driving from Valdez to Ketchikan will take approximately 30 hours 49 minutes.
#1 Valdez
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 3843 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°7'51"N 146°20'54"W |
| Latitude | 61.1308300 |
| Longitude | -146.3483300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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 Valdez and Ketchikan
The distance between Valdez and Ketchikan is 1694 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 18 hours 49 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 Valdez and Ketchikan. The current time is 12:38:19.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 35 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 26 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 21 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 17 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 14 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 13 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 140.62 liters (37.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Valdez and Ketchikan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Valdez to Ketchikan is $161 (diesel $171.48).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $161 | $169.47 | $176.98 | $171.48 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Valdez and Ketchikan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
