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How far is Sitka, AK, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2631 miles / 4234 kilometers / 2286 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Sitka (SIT) is 3490 miles / 5617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 46 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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2631
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4234
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2286
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Distance from Lexington to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2630.841 miles
  • 4233.928 kilometers
  • 2286.138 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
  • 2625.201 miles
  • 4224.852 kilometers
  • 2281.238 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 Lexington to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Lexington to Sitka generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 640 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lexington to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″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