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How far is Prince Rupert from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Prince Rupert (Prince Rupert Airport) is 271 miles / 436 kilometers / 235 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Prince Rupert (YPR) is 552 miles / 889 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 51 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Prince Rupert Airport

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271
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436
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Distance from Sitka to Prince Rupert

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 270.890 miles
  • 435.955 kilometers
  • 235.397 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
  • 270.257 miles
  • 434.936 kilometers
  • 234.847 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 Prince Rupert?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Prince Rupert Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Prince Rupert Airport (YPR)

On average, flying from Sitka to Prince Rupert generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 143 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 Prince Rupert

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Prince Rupert Airport (YPR).

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 Prince Rupert Airport
City: Prince Rupert
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPR
ICAO Code: CYPR
Coordinates: 54°17′9″N, 130°26′42″W