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How far is Fort Mcpherson from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Fort Mcpherson (Fort McPherson Airport) is 718 miles / 1155 kilometers / 624 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) is 1010 miles / 1626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 51 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Fort McPherson Airport

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Distance from Sitka to Fort Mcpherson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 717.638 miles
  • 1154.926 kilometers
  • 623.610 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
  • 716.011 miles
  • 1152.309 kilometers
  • 622.197 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 Fort Mcpherson?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Fort McPherson Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM)

On average, flying from Sitka to Fort Mcpherson generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 279 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 Fort Mcpherson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM).

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 Fort McPherson Airport
City: Fort Mcpherson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZFM
ICAO Code: CZFM
Coordinates: 67°24′27″N, 134°51′39″W