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How far is Rochester, NY, from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 2647 miles / 4260 kilometers / 2300 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Rochester (ROC) is 3621 miles / 5827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 17 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Sitka to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2647.035 miles
  • 4259.989 kilometers
  • 2300.210 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
  • 2639.898 miles
  • 4248.503 kilometers
  • 2294.008 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Sitka to Rochester generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 645 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

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 Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W