How far is Sitka, AK, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2931 miles / 4717 kilometers / 2547 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Sitka (SIT) is 3932 miles / 6328 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 58 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2931.254 miles
- 4717.396 kilometers
- 2547.190 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- 2924.713 miles
- 4706.870 kilometers
- 2541.506 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 Richmond to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Sitka?
The time difference between Richmond and Sitka is 4 hours. Sitka is 4 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Richmond to Sitka generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 719 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |