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How far is Medicine Hat from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) is 1117 miles / 1798 kilometers / 971 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Medicine Hat (YXH) is 1667 miles / 2682 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 38 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Medicine Hat Airport

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Distance from Sitka to Medicine Hat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1117.272 miles
  • 1798.075 kilometers
  • 970.883 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
  • 1114.114 miles
  • 1792.992 kilometers
  • 968.138 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 Medicine Hat?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Medicine Hat Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)

On average, flying from Sitka to Medicine Hat generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Medicine Hat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH).

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 Medicine Hat Airport
City: Medicine Hat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXH
ICAO Code: CYXH
Coordinates: 50°1′8″N, 110°43′15″W