How far is Sitka, AK, from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 741 miles / 1192 kilometers / 644 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Sitka (SIT) is 1489 miles / 2396 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 55 minutes.
Vancouver International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Vancouver to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 740.544 miles
- 1191.790 kilometers
- 643.515 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- 739.099 miles
- 1189.464 kilometers
- 642.259 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 Vancouver to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Sitka?
The time difference between Vancouver and Sitka is 1 hour. Sitka is 1 hour behind Vancouver.
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Sitka generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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 |