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How far is Lihue, HI, from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 2707 miles / 4356 kilometers / 2352 nautical miles.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Lihue Airport

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4356
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2352
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Distance from Sitka to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2706.794 miles
  • 4356.162 kilometers
  • 2352.140 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
  • 2708.666 miles
  • 4359.175 kilometers
  • 2353.766 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 Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Lihue Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Sitka to Lihue generates about 299 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 299 kilograms equals 660 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sitka to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

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 Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W