How far is Lafayette, LA, from Sitka, AK?
The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 2780 miles / 4474 kilometers / 2416 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Lafayette (LFT) is 3749 miles / 6034 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 29 minutes.
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Sitka to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sitka to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2780.237 miles
- 4474.358 kilometers
- 2415.960 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- 2777.135 miles
- 4469.365 kilometers
- 2413.264 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 Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sitka and Lafayette?
The time difference between Sitka and Lafayette is 3 hours. Lafayette is 3 hours ahead of Sitka.
Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Sitka to Lafayette generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 679 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 Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |