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How far is Sitka, AK, from Kulusuk?

The distance between Kulusuk (Kulusuk Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2979 miles / 4795 kilometers / 2589 nautical miles.

Kulusuk Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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Distance from Kulusuk to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2979.307 miles
  • 4794.730 kilometers
  • 2588.947 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
  • 2968.544 miles
  • 4777.408 kilometers
  • 2579.594 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 Kulusuk to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Kulusuk Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kulusuk Airport (KUS) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Kulusuk to Sitka generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 731 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kulusuk to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kulusuk Airport (KUS) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Kulusuk Airport
City: Kulusuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: KUS
ICAO Code: BGKK
Coordinates: 65°34′24″N, 37°7′24″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