How far is Palmer, AK from Sitka, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palmer and Sitka is 576.8 miles (928.26 km).
Flight distance from Palmer, AK to Sitka, AK is 576.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 55 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 44 minutes to travel from Palmer to Sitka with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palmer, Alaska to Sitka, Alaska is: 958.99 miles (1543.34 km) by car.
Driving from Palmer to Sitka will take approximately 38 hours 01 minutes.
#1 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 |
#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 Palmer and Sitka
The distance between Palmer and Sitka is 1543 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 17 hours 08 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 Palmer and Sitka. The current time is 01:37:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 31 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 23 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 12 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 11 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 128.1 liters (33.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palmer and Sitka.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palmer to Sitka is $146.66 (diesel $156.2).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $146.66 | $154.38 | $161.21 | $156.2 |
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 Palmer and Sitka (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
