How far is Sitka, AK, from Gander?
The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 3215 miles / 5174 kilometers / 2794 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to Sitka (SIT) is 5559 miles / 8947 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 134 hours 45 minutes.
Gander International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Gander to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gander to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3214.840 miles
- 5173.783 kilometers
- 2793.619 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- 3204.679 miles
- 5157.431 kilometers
- 2784.790 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 Gander to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gander and Sitka?
Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Gander to Sitka generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 794 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gander to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Gander International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gander |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQX |
| ICAO Code: | CYQX |
| Coordinates: | 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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 |