How far is Sitka, AK, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 1784 miles / 2871 kilometers / 1550 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sitka (SIT) is 2692 miles / 4333 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 40 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1784.190 miles
- 2871.375 kilometers
- 1550.419 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- 1783.891 miles
- 2870.895 kilometers
- 1550.159 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 Los Angeles to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Sitka?
The time difference between Los Angeles and Sitka is 1 hour. Sitka is 1 hour behind Los Angeles.
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Sitka generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |