How far is Sitka, AK, from Castlegar?
The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 907 miles / 1459 kilometers / 788 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Sitka (SIT) is 1633 miles / 2628 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 28 minutes.
West Kootenay Regional Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Castlegar to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Castlegar to Sitka. 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 Castlegar to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Castlegar and Sitka?
The time difference between Castlegar and Sitka is 1 hour. Sitka is 1 hour behind Castlegar.
Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Castlegar to Sitka 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 Castlegar to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | West Kootenay Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Castlegar |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YCG |
| ICAO Code: | CYCG |
| Coordinates: | 49°17′47″N, 117°37′55″W |
| Destination | 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 |