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How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) is 3188 miles / 5131 kilometers / 2771 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Lázaro Cárdenas (LZC) is 4474 miles / 7200 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 98 hours 56 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

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3188
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5131
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2771
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Distance from Sitka to Lázaro Cárdenas

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sitka to Lázaro Cárdenas. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3188.258 miles
  • 5131.003 kilometers
  • 2770.520 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
  • 3190.196 miles
  • 5134.123 kilometers
  • 2772.204 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 Sitka to Lázaro Cárdenas?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is 6 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC)

On average, flying from Sitka to Lázaro Cárdenas generates about 357 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 357 kilograms equals 787 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sitka to Lázaro Cárdenas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC).

Airport information

Origin Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
City: Sitka, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SIT
ICAO Code: PASI
Coordinates: 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″W
Destination Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W