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How far is Sitka, AK, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2893 miles / 4655 kilometers / 2514 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Sitka (SIT) is 3887 miles / 6255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 0 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2892.663 miles
  • 4655.290 kilometers
  • 2513.656 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
  • 2885.539 miles
  • 4643.825 kilometers
  • 2507.465 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 Philadelphia to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 5 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Sitka generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 709 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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