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How far is Sitka, AK, from Elmira, NY?

The distance between Elmira (Elmira Corning Regional Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2721 miles / 4379 kilometers / 2365 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Elmira (ELM) to Sitka (SIT) is 3767 miles / 6063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 58 minutes.

Elmira Corning Regional Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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2721
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4379
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2365
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Distance from Elmira to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2721.057 miles
  • 4379.116 kilometers
  • 2364.533 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
  • 2713.904 miles
  • 4367.605 kilometers
  • 2358.318 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 Elmira to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Elmira Corning Regional Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 5 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Elmira to Sitka generates about 301 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 301 kilograms equals 664 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Elmira to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Elmira Corning Regional Airport
City: Elmira, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELM
ICAO Code: KELM
Coordinates: 42°9′35″N, 76°53′29″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