How far is Rochester, MN, from Sitka, AK?
The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 2053 miles / 3304 kilometers / 1784 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Rochester (RST) is 2787 miles / 4485 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 1 minutes.
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Sitka to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sitka to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2052.892 miles
- 3303.809 kilometers
- 1783.914 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- 2047.642 miles
- 3295.361 kilometers
- 1779.352 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 Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Rochester International Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sitka and Rochester?
The time difference between Sitka and Rochester is 3 hours. Rochester is 3 hours ahead of Sitka.
Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Sitka to Rochester generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 493 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 Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |