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How far is Sitka, AK, from Kangirsuk?

The distance between Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2277 miles / 3665 kilometers / 1979 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangirsuk (YKG) to Sitka (SIT) is 4187 miles / 6739 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 115 hours 29 minutes.

Kangirsuk Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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2277
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3665
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1979
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Distance from Kangirsuk to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2277.123 miles
  • 3664.675 kilometers
  • 1978.766 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
  • 2269.075 miles
  • 3651.723 kilometers
  • 1971.772 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 Kangirsuk to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Kangirsuk Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Kangirsuk to Sitka generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 550 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangirsuk to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″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