How far is Sitka, AK, from Grand Forks, ND?
The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 1702 miles / 2740 kilometers / 1479 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Sitka (SIT) is 2393 miles / 3851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 10 minutes.
Grand Forks International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Grand Forks to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Forks to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1702.494 miles
- 2739.898 kilometers
- 1479.427 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- 1697.602 miles
- 2732.026 kilometers
- 1475.176 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 Grand Forks to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Forks and Sitka?
The time difference between Grand Forks and Sitka is 3 hours. Sitka is 3 hours behind Grand Forks.
Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Grand Forks to Sitka generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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 |