How far is Sitka, AK, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 861 miles / 1386 kilometers / 749 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Sitka (SIT) is 1568 miles / 2523 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 31 minutes.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 861.453 miles
- 1386.374 kilometers
- 748.582 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- 859.983 miles
- 1384.008 kilometers
- 747.304 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 Seattle to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Sitka?
The time difference between Seattle and Sitka is 1 hour. Sitka is 1 hour behind Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Seattle to Sitka generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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 |