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How far is Sitka, AK, from Wilmington, DE?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington Airport (Delaware)) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2888 miles / 4648 kilometers / 2510 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILG) to Sitka (SIT) is 3885 miles / 6252 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 59 minutes.

Wilmington Airport (Delaware) – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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Distance from Wilmington to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2888.307 miles
  • 4648.279 kilometers
  • 2509.870 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
  • 2881.253 miles
  • 4636.927 kilometers
  • 2503.740 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 Wilmington to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington Airport (Delaware) to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 5 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Sitka generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 708 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington Airport (Delaware)
City: Wilmington, DE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILG
ICAO Code: KILG
Coordinates: 39°40′43″N, 75°36′23″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