How far is Sitka, AK, from Portland, ME?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2898 miles / 4664 kilometers / 2518 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Sitka (SIT) is 4112 miles / 6618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 46 minutes.
Portland International Jetport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Portland to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2897.964 miles
- 4663.821 kilometers
- 2518.262 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- 2889.858 miles
- 4650.776 kilometers
- 2511.218 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 Portland to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Sitka?
The time difference between Portland and Sitka is 4 hours. Sitka is 4 hours behind Portland.
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Portland to Sitka generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 710 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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 |