How far is Fort Nelson from Sitka, AK?
The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 485 miles / 781 kilometers / 421 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 900 miles / 1449 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 51 minutes.
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Sitka to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sitka to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 485.002 miles
- 780.536 kilometers
- 421.456 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- 483.354 miles
- 777.883 kilometers
- 420.023 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 Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sitka and Fort Nelson?
The time difference between Sitka and Fort Nelson is 1 hour. Fort Nelson is 1 hour ahead of Sitka.
Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Sitka to Fort Nelson generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 213 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 Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
Airport information
| Origin | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sitka, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SIT |
| ICAO Code: | PASI |
| Coordinates: | 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″W |
| Destination | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |