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How far is Sandspit from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 298 miles / 479 kilometers / 259 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Sandspit (YZP) is 674 miles / 1085 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 53 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Sandspit Airport

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Distance from Sitka to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 297.549 miles
  • 478.859 kilometers
  • 258.563 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
  • 297.054 miles
  • 478.061 kilometers
  • 258.133 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 Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Sandspit Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Sitka to Sandspit generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 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 Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

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 Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W