How far is Seattle, WA, from Sitka, AK?
The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 861 miles / 1386 kilometers / 749 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Seattle (SEA) is 1568 miles / 2523 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 30 minutes.
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from Sitka to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sitka to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 861.453 miles
- 1386.374 kilometers
- 748.582 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- 859.983 miles
- 1384.008 kilometers
- 747.304 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sitka and Seattle?
The time difference between Sitka and Seattle is 1 hour. Seattle is 1 hour ahead of Sitka.
Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Sitka to Seattle generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 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 Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
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 | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |