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How far is Sitka, AK, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 1982 miles / 3190 kilometers / 1722 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Sitka (SIT) is 2733 miles / 4398 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 34 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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1982
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3190
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1722
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Distance from Minneapolis to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1981.866 miles
  • 3189.504 kilometers
  • 1722.194 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
  • 1976.634 miles
  • 3181.084 kilometers
  • 1717.648 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 Minneapolis to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Sitka generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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