How far is Sitka, AK, from Palmdale, CA?
The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 1747 miles / 2812 kilometers / 1518 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Sitka (SIT) is 2676 miles / 4307 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 36 minutes.
Palmdale Regional Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Palmdale to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palmdale to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1747.131 miles
- 2811.735 kilometers
- 1518.215 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- 1746.667 miles
- 2810.989 kilometers
- 1517.812 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 Palmdale to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Palmdale and Sitka?
The time difference between Palmdale and Sitka is 1 hour. Sitka is 1 hour behind Palmdale.
Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Palmdale to Sitka generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Palmdale to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Palmdale Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palmdale, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PMD |
| ICAO Code: | KPMD |
| Coordinates: | 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W |
| Destination | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sitka, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SIT |
| ICAO Code: | PASI |
| Coordinates: | 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″W |