How far is Fairbanks, AK from Sterling, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fairbanks and Sterling is 312.37 miles (502.71 km).
Flight distance from Fairbanks, AK to Sterling, AK is 312.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 59 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 53 minutes to travel from Fairbanks to Sterling with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fairbanks, Alaska to Sterling, Alaska is: 494.5 miles (795.83 km) by car.
Driving from Fairbanks to Sterling will take approximately 08 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30696 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 64°50'16"N 147°42'59"W |
| Latitude | 64.8377800 |
| Longitude | -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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 Fairbanks and Sterling
The distance between Fairbanks and Sterling is 796 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 50 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 Fairbanks and Sterling. The current time is 00:15:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 66.05 liters (17.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairbanks and Sterling.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairbanks to Sterling is $75.63 (diesel $80.55).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $75.63 | $79.6 | $83.13 | $80.55 |
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 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fairbanks and Sterling (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
