How far is Ketchikan, AK from Anchorage, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ketchikan and Anchorage is 773.57 miles (1244.94 km).
Flight distance from Ketchikan, AK to Anchorage, AK is 773.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 02 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 02 hours 01 minutes to travel from Ketchikan to Anchorage with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ketchikan, Alaska to Anchorage, Alaska is: 1117.5 miles (1798.44 km) by car.
Driving from Ketchikan to Anchorage will take approximately 32 hours 05 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 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area. It is located on Cook Inlet in south-central Alaska. Anchorage is known for its mountains, its glaciers, and its many attractions, such as the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center and the Alaska Zoo.
| Population | 294356 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°13'5"N 149°54'1"W |
| Latitude | 61.2180600 |
| Longitude | -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Anchorage: (-149.900352,61.218324)
Estimated Travel Time Between Ketchikan and Anchorage
The distance between Ketchikan and Anchorage is 1798 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 19 hours 58 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 Anchorage. The current time is 22:19:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 37 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 27 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 22 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 18 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15 hours 57 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 14 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 13 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 149.27 liters (39.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ketchikan and Anchorage.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ketchikan to Anchorage is $170.9 (diesel $182.02).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $170.9 | $179.89 | $187.86 | $182.02 |
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 November 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ketchikan and Anchorage (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
