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How far is Richmond, VA, from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2931 miles / 4717 kilometers / 2547 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Richmond (RIC) is 3926 miles / 6318 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 52 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Sitka to Richmond

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sitka to Richmond. Here are two standard 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 planet.

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).

How long does it take to fly from Sitka to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Richmond International Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Sitka to Richmond generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 719 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sitka to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W