How far is Palmdale, CA, from Sitka, AK?
The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1747 miles / 2812 kilometers / 1518 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2677 miles / 4308 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 35 minutes.
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport
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Distance from Sitka to Palmdale
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sitka to Palmdale. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1747.131 miles
- 2811.735 kilometers
- 1518.215 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- 1746.667 miles
- 2810.989 kilometers
- 1517.812 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 Palmdale?
The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sitka and Palmdale?
The time difference between Sitka and Palmdale is 1 hour. Palmdale is 1 hour ahead of Sitka.
Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)
On average, flying from Sitka to Palmdale generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 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 Palmdale
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).
Airport information
| Origin | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sitka, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SIT |
| ICAO Code: | PASI |
| Coordinates: | 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″W |
| Destination | Palmdale Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palmdale, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PMD |
| ICAO Code: | KPMD |
| Coordinates: | 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W |