How far is Anchorage, AK from Sterling, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Anchorage and Sterling is 55.3 miles (88.99 km).
Flight distance from Anchorage, AK to Sterling, AK is 55.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Anchorage to Sterling with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Anchorage, Alaska to Sterling, Alaska is: 135.81 miles (218.56 km) by car.
Driving from Anchorage to Sterling will take approximately 02 hours 28 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 Sterling
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 60°32'14"N 150°45'53"W |
| Latitude | 60.5372200 |
| Longitude | -150.7647200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sterling: Great Land Street (-150.76507,60.53722)
Estimated Travel Time Between Anchorage and Sterling
The distance between Anchorage and Sterling is 219 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 25 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 Sterling. The current time is 10:51:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 41 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.14 liters (4.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Anchorage and Sterling.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Anchorage to Sterling is $20.77 (diesel $22.12).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $20.77 | $21.86 | $22.83 | $22.12 |
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 May 01, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Anchorage and Sterling (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
