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How far is Sitka, AK, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2330 miles / 3749 kilometers / 2024 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Sitka (SIT) is 3134 miles / 5043 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 5 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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3749
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2024
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Distance from Chicago to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2329.617 miles
  • 3749.156 kilometers
  • 2024.382 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
  • 2323.932 miles
  • 3740.006 kilometers
  • 2019.442 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 Chicago to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Chicago to Sitka generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 563 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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