How far is Sitka, AK from Ketchikan, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sitka and Ketchikan is 184.42 miles (296.79 km).
Flight distance from Sitka, AK to Ketchikan, AK is 184.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 53 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 48 minutes to travel from Sitka to Ketchikan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sitka, Alaska to Ketchikan, Alaska is: 442.11 miles (711.51 km) by car.
Driving from Sitka to Ketchikan will take approximately 23 hours 05 minutes.
#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 |
#2 Ketchikan
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8187 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 55°20'30"N 131°38'51"W |
| Latitude | 55.3418000 |
| Longitude | -131.6475700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Ketchikan: Front Street (-131.647548,55.341795)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sitka and Ketchikan
The distance between Sitka and Ketchikan is 712 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 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 Ketchikan. The current time is 22:29:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 59.06 liters (15.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sitka and Ketchikan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sitka to Ketchikan is $67.61 (diesel $72.01).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $67.61 | $71.17 | $74.32 | $72.01 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sitka and Ketchikan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
