How far is Anchorage, AK from Sitka, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Anchorage and Sitka is 589.35 miles (948.47 km).
Flight distance from Anchorage, AK to Sitka, AK is 589.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 02 hours 01 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 49 minutes to travel from Anchorage to Sitka with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Anchorage, Alaska to Sitka, Alaska is: 1003.16 miles (1614.43 km) by car.
Driving from Anchorage to Sitka will take approximately 38 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area. It is located on Cook Inlet in south-central Alaska. Anchorage is known for its mountains, its glaciers, and its many attractions, such as the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center and the Alaska Zoo.
| Population | 294356 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°13'5"N 149°54'1"W |
| Latitude | 61.2180600 |
| Longitude | -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8493 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 57°3'11"N 135°19'51"W |
| Latitude | 57.0531500 |
| Longitude | -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sitka: Baranof Street (-135.330703,57.053171)
Estimated Travel Time Between Anchorage and Sitka
The distance between Anchorage and Sitka is 1614 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 17 hours 56 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Anchorage and Sitka. The current time is 17:35:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 33 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 25 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 20 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 13 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 12 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 134 liters (35.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Anchorage and Sitka.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Anchorage to Sitka is $153.42 (diesel $163.4).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $153.42 | $161.49 | $168.64 | $163.4 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alaska ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.334 (Diesel $4.616) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 14, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Anchorage and Sitka (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Gateway, AK to Anchorage 39.05 miles (63 km)
Driving distance from Sterling, AK to Anchorage 135.81 miles (219 km)
