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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1702 miles / 2740 kilometers / 1479 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 2392 miles / 3850 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 8 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Sitka to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1702.494 miles
  • 2739.898 kilometers
  • 1479.427 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
  • 1697.602 miles
  • 2732.026 kilometers
  • 1475.176 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Sitka to Grand Forks generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 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 Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

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 Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W