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How far is Sitka, AK, from Bangor, ME?

The distance between Bangor (Bangor International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2899 miles / 4666 kilometers / 2519 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangor (BGR) to Sitka (SIT) is 3973 miles / 6394 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 20 minutes.

Bangor International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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Distance from Bangor to Sitka

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bangor to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2899.150 miles
  • 4665.730 kilometers
  • 2519.293 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
  • 2890.786 miles
  • 4652.269 kilometers
  • 2512.024 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 Bangor to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Bangor International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bangor International Airport (BGR) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Bangor to Sitka generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 710 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangor to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bangor International Airport (BGR) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Bangor International Airport
City: Bangor, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BGR
ICAO Code: KBGR
Coordinates: 44°48′26″N, 68°49′41″W
Destination Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
City: Sitka, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SIT
ICAO Code: PASI
Coordinates: 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″W