How far is Sitka, AK, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2053 miles / 3304 kilometers / 1784 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Sitka (SIT) is 2811 miles / 4524 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 11 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2052.892 miles
- 3303.809 kilometers
- 1783.914 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- 2047.642 miles
- 3295.361 kilometers
- 1779.352 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 Rochester to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Sitka?
The time difference between Rochester and Sitka is 3 hours. Sitka is 3 hours behind Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Rochester to Sitka generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 493 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |