How far is Sitka, AK, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2475 miles / 3983 kilometers / 2151 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Sitka (SIT) is 3336 miles / 5368 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 37 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2475.022 miles
- 3983.161 kilometers
- 2150.735 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- 2468.706 miles
- 3972.998 kilometers
- 2145.247 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 Detroit to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Sitka?
The time difference between Detroit and Sitka is 4 hours. Sitka is 4 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Detroit to Sitka generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 600 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | 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 |