How far is Sitka, AK, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2362 miles / 3802 kilometers / 2053 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Sitka (SIT) is 3194 miles / 5140 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 6 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2362.152 miles
- 3801.515 kilometers
- 2052.654 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- 2356.060 miles
- 3791.711 kilometers
- 2047.360 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 Rapids to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Sitka?
The time difference between Grand Rapids and Sitka is 4 hours. Sitka is 4 hours behind Grand Rapids.
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Sitka generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 571 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 Rapids to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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 |