How far is Sitka, AK, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2840 miles / 4571 kilometers / 2468 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Sitka (SIT) is 3785 miles / 6092 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 44 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2840.271 miles
- 4570.974 kilometers
- 2468.128 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- 2834.111 miles
- 4561.060 kilometers
- 2462.775 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 Roanoke to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Sitka?
The time difference between Roanoke and Sitka is 4 hours. Sitka is 4 hours behind Roanoke.
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Sitka generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 695 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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 |