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How far is Sitka, AK, from Resolute Bay?

The distance between Resolute Bay (Resolute Bay Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 1613 miles / 2596 kilometers / 1402 nautical miles.

Resolute Bay Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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Distance from Resolute Bay to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1613.074 miles
  • 2595.991 kilometers
  • 1401.723 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
  • 1607.905 miles
  • 2587.673 kilometers
  • 1397.232 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 Resolute Bay to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Resolute Bay Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Resolute Bay Airport (YRB) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Resolute Bay to Sitka generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Resolute Bay to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Resolute Bay Airport (YRB) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Resolute Bay Airport
City: Resolute Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRB
ICAO Code: CYRB
Coordinates: 74°43′0″N, 94°58′9″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