How far is Sitka, AK, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Wings Field) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2879 miles / 4633 kilometers / 2502 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (BBX) to Sitka (SIT) is 3877 miles / 6239 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 36 minutes.
Wings Field – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2878.856 miles
- 4633.070 kilometers
- 2501.658 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 2871.704 miles
- 4621.560 kilometers
- 2495.443 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Philadelphia to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Wings Field to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Sitka?
The time difference between Philadelphia and Sitka is 4 hours. Sitka is 4 hours behind Philadelphia.
Flight carbon footprint between Wings Field (BBX) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Sitka generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wings Field (BBX) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W |
| Destination | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sitka, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SIT |
| ICAO Code: | PASI |
| Coordinates: | 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″W |