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How far is Sitka, AK, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 963 miles / 1549 kilometers / 836 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Sitka (SIT) is 1727 miles / 2779 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 34 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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963
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1549
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836
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Distance from Portland to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 962.606 miles
  • 1549.164 kilometers
  • 836.481 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
  • 961.287 miles
  • 1547.042 kilometers
  • 835.336 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 Portland to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Portland to Sitka generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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