Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Raleigh, NC, from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 2958 miles / 4761 kilometers / 2571 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Raleigh (RDU) is 3908 miles / 6289 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 54 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

Distance arrow
2958
Miles
Distance arrow
4761
Kilometers
Distance arrow
2571
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Sitka to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2958.474 miles
  • 4761.203 kilometers
  • 2570.844 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
  • 2952.382 miles
  • 4751.398 kilometers
  • 2565.550 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Sitka to Raleigh generates about 329 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 329 kilograms equals 726 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W