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How far is Sitka, AK, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2678 miles / 4310 kilometers / 2327 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Sitka (SIT) is 3588 miles / 5774 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 42 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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2678
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Distance from Houston to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2678.111 miles
  • 4310.002 kilometers
  • 2327.215 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
  • 2675.547 miles
  • 4305.876 kilometers
  • 2324.987 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 Houston to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Houston to Sitka generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 653 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′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