How far is Sitka, AK from Anchorage, AK?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sitka and Anchorage is 589.35 miles (948.47 km).

Flight distance from Sitka, AK to Anchorage, AK is 589.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 02 hours 00 minutes.

It takes 01 hours 49 minutes to travel from Sitka to Anchorage with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sitka, Alaska to Anchorage, Alaska is: 1001.41 miles (1611.62 km) by car.

Driving from Sitka to Anchorage will take approximately 38 hours 46 minutes.

Anchorage image
#1 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
Anchorage image
#2 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Sitka and Anchorage

The distance between Sitka and Anchorage is 1612 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 17 hours 54 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 Sitka and Anchorage. The current time is 15:07:34.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 33 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 25 hours 02 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 20 hours 01 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 16 hours 41 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 14 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 13 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 12 hours 29 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 133.76 liters (35.34 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sitka and Anchorage.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sitka to Anchorage is $153.15 (diesel $163.11).

Alaska gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $4.33 $4.56 $4.76 $4.62
Total $153.15 $161.21 $168.34 $163.11

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 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sitka and Anchorage (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

Anchorage image

Driving distance from Juneau, AK to Sitka 175.79 miles (283 km)

Anchorage image

Driving distance from Ketchikan, AK to Sitka 442.11 miles (712 km)

Anchorage image

Driving distance from Eagle River, AK to Sitka 987.23 miles (1589 km)

Anchorage image

Driving distance from Fairbanks, AK to Sitka 885.5 miles (1425 km)

Anchorage image

Driving distance from Homer, AK to Sitka 1221.1 miles (1965 km)

Anchorage image

Driving distance from Kenai, AK to Sitka 1157.78 miles (1863 km)

Anchorage image

Driving distance from Kodiak, AK to Sitka 1367.84 miles (2201 km)

Anchorage image

Driving distance from Meadow Lakes, AK to Sitka 973.76 miles (1567 km)

Anchorage image

Driving distance from Palmer, AK to Sitka 959 miles (1543 km)

Anchorage image

Driving distance from Wasilla, AK to Sitka 971.13 miles (1563 km)

Gas Cost Calculator