How far is Palmer, AK from Ketchikan, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palmer and Ketchikan is 761.21 miles (1225.05 km).
Flight distance from Palmer, AK to Ketchikan, AK is 761.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 03 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 02 hours 58 minutes to travel from Palmer to Ketchikan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palmer, Alaska to Ketchikan, Alaska is: 1632.27 miles (2626.88 km) by car.
Driving from Palmer to Ketchikan will take approximately 35 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7766 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°35'58"N 149°6'52"W |
| Latitude | 61.5994100 |
| Longitude | -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| 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 Palmer and Ketchikan
The distance between Palmer and Ketchikan is 2627 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 29 hours 11 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 Palmer and Ketchikan. The current time is 21:38:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 54 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 40 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 32 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 27 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 23 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 21 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 20 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 218.03 liters (57.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palmer and Ketchikan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palmer to Ketchikan is $249.63 (diesel $265.87).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $249.63 | $262.76 | $274.4 | $265.87 |
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 Palmer and Ketchikan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
