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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 1798 miles / 2893 kilometers / 1562 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Long Beach (LGB) is 2710 miles / 4361 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 57 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Long Beach Airport

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1798
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Distance from Sitka to Long Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1797.589 miles
  • 2892.940 kilometers
  • 1562.063 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
  • 1797.286 miles
  • 2892.451 kilometers
  • 1561.799 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Long Beach Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Sitka to Long Beach generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 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 Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

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 Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W