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How far is Castlegar from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) is 907 miles / 1459 kilometers / 788 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Castlegar (YCG) is 1632 miles / 2627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 28 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – West Kootenay Regional Airport

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Distance from Sitka to Castlegar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 906.626 miles
  • 1459.072 kilometers
  • 787.836 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
  • 904.439 miles
  • 1455.554 kilometers
  • 785.936 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 Castlegar?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to West Kootenay Regional Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)

On average, flying from Sitka to Castlegar generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 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 Castlegar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG).

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 West Kootenay Regional Airport
City: Castlegar
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCG
ICAO Code: CYCG
Coordinates: 49°17′47″N, 117°37′55″W