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How far is Yakima, WA, from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) is 959 miles / 1544 kilometers / 834 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Yakima (YKM) is 1693 miles / 2725 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 53 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Yakima Air Terminal

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Distance from Sitka to Yakima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 959.254 miles
  • 1543.770 kilometers
  • 833.569 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
  • 957.614 miles
  • 1541.131 kilometers
  • 832.144 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 Yakima?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Yakima Air Terminal is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)

On average, flying from Sitka to Yakima generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 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 Yakima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).

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 Yakima Air Terminal
City: Yakima, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YKM
ICAO Code: KYKM
Coordinates: 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W