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How far is Sitka, AK, from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2958 miles / 4761 kilometers / 2571 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2958.332 miles
  • 4760.973 kilometers
  • 2570.720 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
  • 2947.811 miles
  • 4744.042 kilometers
  • 2561.578 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 Narsarsuaq to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Sitka 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 from Narsarsuaq to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″W
Destination 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