How far is Sitka, AK, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2972 miles / 4782 kilometers / 2582 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Sitka (SIT) is 3909 miles / 6291 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 52 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2971.574 miles
- 4782.285 kilometers
- 2582.227 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- 2966.141 miles
- 4773.541 kilometers
- 2577.506 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 Columbia to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Sitka?
The time difference between Columbia and Sitka is 4 hours. Sitka is 4 hours behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Columbia to Sitka generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 729 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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 |