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How far is Sitka, AK, from Grise Fiord?

The distance between Grise Fiord (Grise Fiord Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 1850 miles / 2977 kilometers / 1608 nautical miles.

Grise Fiord Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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2977
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1608
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Distance from Grise Fiord to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1849.977 miles
  • 2977.249 kilometers
  • 1607.586 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
  • 1843.833 miles
  • 2967.362 kilometers
  • 1602.247 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 Grise Fiord to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Grise Fiord Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Grise Fiord to Sitka generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grise Fiord to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Grise Fiord Airport
City: Grise Fiord
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGZ
ICAO Code: CYGZ
Coordinates: 76°25′33″N, 82°54′33″W
Destination 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