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How far is Thunder Bay from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 1981 miles / 3189 kilometers / 1722 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 2735 miles / 4402 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 51 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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1981
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3189
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1722
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Distance from Sitka to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1981.430 miles
  • 3188.802 kilometers
  • 1721.816 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
  • 1975.487 miles
  • 3179.238 kilometers
  • 1716.651 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Sitka to Thunder Bay generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W