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How far is New York, NY, from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 2900 miles / 4668 kilometers / 2520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to New York (LGA) is 3922 miles / 6312 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 37 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport

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2900
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Distance from Sitka to New York

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2900.368 miles
  • 4667.690 kilometers
  • 2520.351 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
  • 2892.967 miles
  • 4655.779 kilometers
  • 2513.920 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 New York?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

On average, flying from Sitka to New York generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 711 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 New York

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

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 New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W