How far is Sitka, AK, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2731 miles / 4395 kilometers / 2373 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Sitka (SIT) is 3742 miles / 6022 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 16 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2730.893 miles
- 4394.947 kilometers
- 2373.081 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- 2727.045 miles
- 4388.753 kilometers
- 2369.737 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 Jackson to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 5 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Sitka?
The time difference between Jackson and Sitka is 3 hours. Sitka is 3 hours behind Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Jackson to Sitka generates about 302 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 302 kilograms equals 666 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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 |