How far is Sitka, AK, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 1468 miles / 2363 kilometers / 1276 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Sitka (SIT) is 2371 miles / 3815 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 53 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1468.390 miles
- 2363.145 kilometers
- 1275.996 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- 1467.897 miles
- 2362.351 kilometers
- 1275.568 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 Francisco to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Sitka?
The time difference between San Francisco and Sitka is 1 hour. Sitka is 1 hour behind San Francisco.
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Sitka generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 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 Francisco to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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 |