How far is Sitka, AK, from Rochester, NY?
The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2647 miles / 4260 kilometers / 2300 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Sitka (SIT) is 3626 miles / 5835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 23 minutes.
Greater Rochester International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2647.035 miles
- 4259.989 kilometers
- 2300.210 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- 2639.898 miles
- 4248.503 kilometers
- 2294.008 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 Rochester to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Sitka?
The time difference between Rochester and Sitka is 4 hours. Sitka is 4 hours behind Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Rochester to Sitka generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 645 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Greater Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROC |
| ICAO Code: | KROC |
| Coordinates: | 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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 |