How far is Fairbanks, AK from Sitka, AK?
Fastest route
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fairbanks and Sitka is 677.24 miles (1089.91 km).
Flight distance from Fairbanks, AK to Sitka, AK is 677.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 46 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 36 minutes to travel from Fairbanks to Sitka with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fairbanks, Alaska to Sitka, Alaska is: 885.48 miles (1425.04 km) by car.
Driving from Fairbanks to Sitka will take approximately 36 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30696 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 64°50'16"N 147°42'59"W |
| Latitude | 64.8377800 |
| Longitude | -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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 Fairbanks and Sitka
The distance between Fairbanks and Sitka is 1425 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 15 hours 50 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 Fairbanks and Sitka. The current time is 02:04:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 29 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 22 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 11 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 11 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 118.28 liters (31.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairbanks and Sitka.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairbanks to Sitka is $135.42 (diesel $144.23).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $135.42 | $142.54 | $148.86 | $144.23 |
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 December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks 325.12 miles (523 km)
Driving distance from Sterling, AK to Fairbanks 494.5 miles (796 km)
