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How far is Columbia, SC, from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2972 miles / 4782 kilometers / 2582 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Columbia (CAE) is 3904 miles / 6283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 46 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Sitka to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2971.574 miles
  • 4782.285 kilometers
  • 2582.227 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
  • 2966.141 miles
  • 4773.541 kilometers
  • 2577.506 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 Sitka to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Sitka to Columbia generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 729 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sitka to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W