How far is Sitka, AK, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 4895 miles / 7878 kilometers / 4254 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4895.375 miles
• 7878.343 kilometers
• 4253.965 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

• 4884.661 miles
• 7861.100 kilometers
• 4244.654 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 Shanghai to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 9 hours and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Sitka?

The time difference between Shanghai and Sitka is 17 hours. Sitka is 17 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Sitka generates about 570 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 570 kilograms equals 1 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin	Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	PVG
ICAO Code:	ZSPD
Coordinates:	31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E

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