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How far is Sitka, AK, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2783 miles / 4479 kilometers / 2419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Sitka (SIT) is 3767 miles / 6063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 42 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2783.302 miles
  • 4479.290 kilometers
  • 2418.623 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
  • 2778.726 miles
  • 4471.926 kilometers
  • 2414.647 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 Birmingham to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Sitka generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 680 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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