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How far is Sitka, AK, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2900 miles / 4668 kilometers / 2520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Sitka (SIT) is 3925 miles / 6317 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 45 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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2900
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4668
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2520
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Distance from New York to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2900.368 miles
  • 4667.690 kilometers
  • 2520.351 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
  • 2892.967 miles
  • 4655.779 kilometers
  • 2513.920 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 New York to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from New York to Sitka generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 711 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′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