Current Date And Time In Ketchikan, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:24:40 PDT
State: Alaska
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 8,197
District: Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ketchikan, a city in Alaska, United States, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Ketchikan — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Ketchikan.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for United States operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 55.3418° N | 131.6476° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 55.3418 | -131.6476 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 55° 20' 30" N | 131° 38' 51" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 55° 20.508' N | 131° 38.8542' W |
| City | Ketchikan |
| State | Alaska (State of Alaska) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Ketchikan Gateway Borough |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1900-08-25 |
| Population | 8,197 |
| Area (km²) | 15.27 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 5.90 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 536.80 /km² |
| Elevation | 8 m / 26 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 55.3418, -131.6476 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ketchikan to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Alaska.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metlakatla | Alaska | S | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Klawock | Alaska | W | 94 km | 59 mi | ~1h 34m | 🗺 View |
| Craig | Alaska | W | 96 km | 60 mi | ~1h 36m | 🗺 View |
| Wrangell | Alaska | N | 134 km | 83 mi | ~2h 14m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Alaska, the home state of Ketchikan, along with each city's aerial distance from Juneau, Alaska's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 61.2181° N | -149.9003° W | 31 m | 923 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fairbanks | 64.8378° N | -147.7164° W | 136 m | 1,008 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Juneau | 58.3019° N | -134.4197° W | 17 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Eagle River | 61.3214° N | -149.5678° W | 98 m | 908 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Badger | 64.8° N | -147.5333° W | 144 m | 999 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Knik-Fairview | 61.5126° N | -149.6001° W | 60 m | 916 km | 🗺 View Map |
| College | 64.8569° N | -147.8028° W | 137 m | 1,012 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wasilla | 61.5809° N | -149.4415° W | 106 m | 910 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sitka | 57.0532° N | -135.3309° W | 8 m | 149 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lakes | 61.6071° N | -149.3086° W | 109 m | 904 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ketchikan International Airport IATA: KTN 4 km (3 mi) from Ketchikan |
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The exact GPS location of Ketchikan gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Alaska. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Alaska state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Ketchikan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ketchikan lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full United States map
Ketchikan sits within Alaska, United States, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Ketchikan for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Alaska. › Browse every city in Alaska
Coordinates for Ketchikan in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in United States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Ketchikan are latitude 55.3418° and longitude -131.6476°. In directional format: 55.3418° N, 131.6476° W. These coordinates mark the center of Ketchikan in Alaska and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ketchikan is a city in Alaska, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Ketchikan Gateway Borough. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Ketchikan sits at: Latitude 55° 20' 30" N and Longitude 131° 38' 51" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ketchikan has a population of approximately 8,197 people. This is roughly 1.108% of Alaska's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Alaska.
The interactive satellite map of Ketchikan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 55.3418, -131.6476 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ketchikan in Alaska. For broader context, explore the Alaska state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ketchikan is Ketchikan International Airport (KTN), roughly 4 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ketchikan is approximately 370 km (230 mi) from Juneau, the capital of Alaska, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Alaska.
Ketchikan sits at an elevation of approximately 8 meters (26 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Alaska.
The closest cities to Ketchikan include Metlakatla, Klawock, Craig. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ketchikan, sunrise is at 06:15 AM and sunset is at 09:27 PM, giving a day length of 15h 12m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ketchikan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ketchikan is approximately 6,161 km (3,828 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,334 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ketchikan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,619 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Ketchikan is approximately 3,466 km (2,154 mi) E of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
