How far is Sitka, AK from Palmer, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sitka and Palmer is 576.8 miles (928.26 km).
Flight distance from Sitka, AK to Palmer, AK is 576.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 55 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 44 minutes to travel from Sitka to Palmer with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sitka, Alaska to Palmer, Alaska is: 959 miles (1543.36 km) by car.
Driving from Sitka to Palmer will take approximately 38 hours 02 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 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 Sitka and Palmer
The distance between Sitka and Palmer 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 Sitka and Palmer. The current time is 04:45:59.
| 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 59 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 Sitka and Palmer.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sitka to Palmer is $146.66 (diesel $156.21).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $146.66 | $154.38 | $161.21 | $156.21 |
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 Sitka and Palmer (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
