Distance between Richmond, VA (RIC) and Sitka, AK (SIT)
Flight distance from Richmond to Sitka (Richmond International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2931 miles / 4717 kilometers / 2547 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 6 hours 2 minutes.
Driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Sitka (SIT) is 3932 miles / 6328 kilometers and travel time by car is about 83 hours 36 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Sitka.
Shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
How far is Sitka from Richmond?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Richmond and Sitka. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2931.254 miles
- 4717.396 kilometers
- 2547.190 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 2924.713 miles
- 4706.870 kilometers
- 2541.506 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).
Airport information
| A | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| B | 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 |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Richmond and Sitka is 4 hours. Sitka is 4 hours behind Richmond.
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Richmond, VA
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 326 kg (719 pounds).
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Richmond (RIC) → Sitka (SIT).
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