How far is Fairbanks, AK from Ketchikan, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fairbanks and Ketchikan is 853.47 miles (1373.52 km).
Flight distance from Fairbanks, AK to Ketchikan, AK is 853.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 03 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 02 hours 50 minutes to travel from Fairbanks to Ketchikan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fairbanks, Alaska to Ketchikan, Alaska is: 1558.76 miles (2508.58 km) by car.
Driving from Fairbanks to Ketchikan will take approximately 33 hours 43 minutes.
#1 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30696 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 64°50'16"N 147°42'59"W |
| Latitude | 64.8377800 |
| Longitude | -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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 Fairbanks and Ketchikan
The distance between Fairbanks and Ketchikan is 2509 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 27 hours 52 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 Fairbanks and Ketchikan. The current time is 01:56:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 51 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 38 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 31 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 25 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 22 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 20 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 19 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 208.21 liters (55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairbanks and Ketchikan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairbanks to Ketchikan is $238.39 (diesel $253.9).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $238.39 | $250.93 | $262.04 | $253.9 |
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 December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fairbanks and Ketchikan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Gateway, AK to Fairbanks 325.12 miles (523 km)
Driving distance from Sterling, AK to Fairbanks 494.5 miles (796 km)
