Distance from Portland to Ketchikan by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Portland (ME) to Ketchikan (AK) is 2771 miles or 4460 kilometers or 2407 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Portland to Ketchikan is 3753 miles (6041 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 982 miles or 1581 km.

Portland to Ketchikan Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Portland, ME and Ketchikan, AK
This map shows the distance from Portland, ME, Usa to Ketchikan, AK, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Portland, Maine to Ketchikan, Alaska is displayed below.

Driving distance from Portland, ME to Ketchikan, AK

The driving distance from Portland, Maine to Ketchikan, Alaska is 3753 miles or 6041 km.
The total driving distance from Portland, ME to Ketchikan, AK is 3753 miles or 6041 kilometers. Your trip begins in Portland, Maine. It ends in Ketchikan, Alaska.
The driving distance from Portland, Maine to Ketchikan, Alaska is approximately 3753 miles (6041 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 76 to 77 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Portland, ME to Ketchikan, AK

How long is the drive from Portland, ME to Ketchikan, AK?
The total driving time is 76 hours, 40 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Portland to Ketchikan take?
Portland and Ketchikan are 76 hours 40 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Portland and Ketchikan

Time difference between Portland (ME) and Ketchikan (AK) is 4 Hours.
Ketchikan time is 4 Hours behind Portland.

Current local time in Portland	Current local time in Ketchikan
2025-12-05, 01:55:48 EST	2025-12-04, 21:55:48 AKST

How Far is it Between Portland Maine, USA and Ketchikan Alaska, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Portland, ME and Ketchikan, AK in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	3753 mi	6041 km	3259.11 nmi
Straight line distance	2771 mi	4460 km	2407 nmi
Difference	982 mi	1581 km	852 nmi

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