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How far is Detroit, MI, from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2475 miles / 3983 kilometers / 2151 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Detroit (DTW) is 3386 miles / 5450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 39 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Sitka to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2475.022 miles
  • 3983.161 kilometers
  • 2150.735 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
  • 2468.706 miles
  • 3972.998 kilometers
  • 2145.247 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 Sitka to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Sitka to Detroit generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 600 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sitka to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W