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How far is Sitka, AK, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 1981 miles / 3187 kilometers / 1721 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Sitka (SIT) is 2837 miles / 4565 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 43 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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3187
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1721
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Distance from Grand Island to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1980.518 miles
  • 3187.335 kilometers
  • 1721.023 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
  • 1976.378 miles
  • 3180.672 kilometers
  • 1717.425 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 Island to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Sitka generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 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 Island to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″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