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How far is Washington D.C. from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 2855 miles / 4594 kilometers / 2481 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 3812 miles / 6135 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 43 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Sitka to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2854.561 miles
  • 4593.971 kilometers
  • 2480.546 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
  • 2847.841 miles
  • 4583.155 kilometers
  • 2474.706 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Sitka to Washington D.C. generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 699 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 Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W