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How far is Sitka, AK, from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2175 miles / 3501 kilometers / 1890 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Sitka (SIT) is 4138 miles / 6659 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 107 hours 48 minutes.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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2175
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3501
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1890
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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2175.345 miles
  • 3500.878 kilometers
  • 1890.323 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
  • 2167.619 miles
  • 3488.444 kilometers
  • 1883.609 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 Kangiqsujuaq to Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Sitka generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangiqsujuaq to Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″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