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How far is Cat Lake from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) is 1764 miles / 2838 kilometers / 1533 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Cat Lake (YAC) is 2683 miles / 4318 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 19 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Cat Lake Airport

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Distance from Sitka to Cat Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1763.645 miles
  • 2838.311 kilometers
  • 1532.566 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
  • 1757.955 miles
  • 2829.155 kilometers
  • 1527.622 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 Cat Lake?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Cat Lake Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC)

On average, flying from Sitka to Cat Lake generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 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 Cat Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC).

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 Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W