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How far is Sitka, AK, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2042 miles / 3287 kilometers / 1775 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Sitka (SIT) is 2913 miles / 4688 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 54 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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2042
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3287
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1775
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Distance from Lincoln to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2042.189 miles
  • 3286.584 kilometers
  • 1774.613 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
  • 2037.846 miles
  • 3279.596 kilometers
  • 1770.840 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 Lincoln to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Sitka generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″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