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How far is Traverse City, MI, from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) is 2276 miles / 3662 kilometers / 1977 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Traverse City (TVC) is 3193 miles / 5138 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 38 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Cherry Capital Airport

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Distance from Sitka to Traverse City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2275.568 miles
  • 3662.172 kilometers
  • 1977.415 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
  • 2269.332 miles
  • 3652.135 kilometers
  • 1971.995 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 Traverse City?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Cherry Capital Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)

On average, flying from Sitka to Traverse City generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 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 Traverse City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).

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 Cherry Capital Airport
City: Traverse City, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TVC
ICAO Code: KTVC
Coordinates: 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″W