How far is Nikiski, AK from Palmer, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Nikiski and Palmer is 95.92 miles (154.37 km).
Flight distance from Nikiski, AK to Palmer, AK is 95.92 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Nikiski to Palmer with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Nikiski, Alaska to Palmer, Alaska is: 213.21 miles (343.12 km) by car.
Driving from Nikiski to Palmer will take approximately 03 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Nikiski
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
| Population | 4493 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 60°41'25"N 151°17'20"W |
| Latitude | 60.6902800 |
| Longitude | -151.2888900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7766 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°35'58"N 149°6'52"W |
| Latitude | 61.5994100 |
| Longitude | -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Palmer: West Evergreen Avenue (-149.114582,61.599443)
Estimated Travel Time Between Nikiski and Palmer
The distance between Nikiski and Palmer is 343 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 48 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 Nikiski and Palmer. The current time is 07:52:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.48 liters (7.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Nikiski and Palmer.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Nikiski to Palmer is $32.61 (diesel $34.73).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $32.61 | $34.32 | $35.84 | $34.73 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Nikiski and Palmer (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
