How far is Girdwood, AK from Sitka, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Girdwood and Sitka is 559.39 miles (900.25 km).
Flight distance from Girdwood, AK to Sitka, AK is 559.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 02 hours 05 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 53 minutes to travel from Girdwood to Sitka with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Girdwood, Alaska to Sitka, Alaska is: 1037.45 miles (1669.61 km) by car.
Driving from Girdwood to Sitka will take approximately 39 hours 05 minutes.
#1 Girdwood
City in United States of America
| Population | 2250 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 60°56'33"N 149°9'59"W |
| Latitude | 60.9425000 |
| Longitude | -149.1663900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Sitka: Baranof Street (-135.330703,57.053171)
Estimated Travel Time Between Girdwood and Sitka
The distance between Girdwood and Sitka is 1670 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 18 hours 33 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 Girdwood and Sitka. The current time is 04:25:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 34 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 25 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 20 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 17 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14 hours 49 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 13 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 12 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 138.58 liters (36.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Girdwood and Sitka.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Girdwood to Sitka is $158.66 (diesel $168.98).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $158.66 | $167.01 | $174.4 | $168.98 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Girdwood and Sitka (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
