How far is Anchorage, AK from Kenai, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Anchorage and Kenai is 64.7 miles (104.13 km).
Flight distance from Anchorage, AK to Kenai, AK is 64.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Anchorage to Kenai with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Anchorage, Alaska to Kenai, Alaska is: 158.05 miles (254.36 km) by car.
Driving from Anchorage to Kenai will take approximately 03 hours 07 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Kenai
City in Alaska
| Population | 7890 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 60°33'16"N 151°15'30"W |
| Latitude | 60.5544400 |
| Longitude | -151.2583300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Kenai: Frontage Road (-151.258293,60.554244)
Estimated Travel Time Between Anchorage and Kenai
The distance between Anchorage and Kenai is 254 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 49 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 Anchorage and Kenai. The current time is 05:34:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.11 liters (5.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Anchorage and Kenai.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Anchorage to Kenai is $24.17 (diesel $25.74).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $24.17 | $25.44 | $26.57 | $25.74 |
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 April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Anchorage and Kenai (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
Driving distance from Gateway, AK to Anchorage 39.05 miles (63 km)
Driving distance from Sterling, AK to Anchorage 135.81 miles (219 km)
