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How far is Sitka, AK, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 1656 miles / 2665 kilometers / 1439 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Sitka (SIT) is 2576 miles / 4146 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 49 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1655.690 miles
  • 2664.575 kilometers
  • 1438.755 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
  • 1655.400 miles
  • 2664.107 kilometers
  • 1438.503 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 San Luis Obispo to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Sitka generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Luis Obispo to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
City: San Luis Obispo, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBP
ICAO Code: KSBP
Coordinates: 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″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