How far is Sitka, AK, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2615 miles / 4209 kilometers / 2273 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Sitka (SIT) is 3574 miles / 5751 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 19 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2615.386 miles
- 4209.056 kilometers
- 2272.708 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- 2608.400 miles
- 4197.813 kilometers
- 2266.638 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 Buffalo to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Sitka?
The time difference between Buffalo and Sitka is 4 hours. Sitka is 4 hours behind Buffalo.
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Sitka generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 636 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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 |