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How far is San Jose, CA, from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1493 miles / 2403 kilometers / 1298 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to San Jose (SJC) is 2388 miles / 3843 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 10 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – San Jose International Airport

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Distance from Sitka to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1493.376 miles
  • 2403.356 kilometers
  • 1297.708 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
  • 1492.875 miles
  • 2402.550 kilometers
  • 1297.273 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 San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to San Jose International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Sitka to San Jose generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 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 San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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 San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W