How far is Sitka, AK, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2855 miles / 4594 kilometers / 2481 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Sitka (SIT) is 3820 miles / 6147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 52 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2854.561 miles
- 4593.971 kilometers
- 2480.546 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- 2847.841 miles
- 4583.155 kilometers
- 2474.706 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 Washington D.C. to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Sitka?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Sitka generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 699 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |