How far is Sitka, AK, from Lopez, WA?
The distance between Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 786 miles / 1265 kilometers / 683 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lopez (LPS) to Sitka (SIT) is 1529 miles / 2460 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 25 minutes.
Lopez Island Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Lopez to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lopez to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 786.344 miles
- 1265.497 kilometers
- 683.314 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- 784.899 miles
- 1263.173 kilometers
- 682.059 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 Lopez to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Lopez Island Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lopez and Sitka?
The time difference between Lopez and Sitka is 1 hour. Sitka is 1 hour behind Lopez.
Flight carbon footprint between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Lopez to Sitka generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 294 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lopez to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Lopez Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lopez, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LPS |
| ICAO Code: | S31 |
| Coordinates: | 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″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 |