How far is Sitka, AK, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 1681 miles / 2706 kilometers / 1461 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Sitka (SIT) is 2608 miles / 4197 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 22 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1681.163 miles
- 2705.570 kilometers
- 1460.891 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- 1680.913 miles
- 2705.167 kilometers
- 1460.673 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 Santa Maria to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Sitka?
The time difference between Santa Maria and Sitka is 1 hour. Sitka is 1 hour behind Santa Maria.
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Sitka generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Maria to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Santa Maria Public Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Maria, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMX |
| ICAO Code: | KSMX |
| Coordinates: | 34°53′56″N, 120°27′25″W |
| Destination | 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 |