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How far is Sitka, AK, from Halifax?

The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 3090 miles / 4973 kilometers / 2685 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Halifax (YHZ) to Sitka (SIT) is 4378 miles / 7045 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 13 minutes.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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3090
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4973
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2685
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Distance from Halifax to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3089.864 miles
  • 4972.654 kilometers
  • 2685.018 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
  • 3080.855 miles
  • 4958.156 kilometers
  • 2677.190 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 Halifax to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Halifax to Sitka generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 761 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Halifax to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W
Destination 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