How far is Sitka, AK, from Lynchburg, VA?
The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2869 miles / 4618 kilometers / 2493 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Sitka (SIT) is 3838 miles / 6177 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 37 minutes.
Lynchburg Regional Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Lynchburg to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lynchburg to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2869.372 miles
- 4617.807 kilometers
- 2493.416 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- 2863.108 miles
- 4607.726 kilometers
- 2487.973 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 Lynchburg to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lynchburg and Sitka?
The time difference between Lynchburg and Sitka is 4 hours. Sitka is 4 hours behind Lynchburg.
Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Lynchburg to Sitka generates about 319 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 319 kilograms equals 703 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Lynchburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lynchburg, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LYH |
| ICAO Code: | KLYH |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″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 |