How far is Sitka, AK, from Kelowna?
The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 818 miles / 1317 kilometers / 711 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Sitka (SIT) is 1419 miles / 2284 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 28 minutes.
Kelowna International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Kelowna to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kelowna to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 818.175 miles
- 1316.725 kilometers
- 710.974 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- 816.194 miles
- 1313.537 kilometers
- 709.253 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 Kelowna to Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kelowna and Sitka?
The time difference between Kelowna and Sitka is 1 hour. Sitka is 1 hour behind Kelowna.
Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Kelowna to Sitka generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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 |