How far is Houston, AK from Sitka, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Houston and Sitka is 598.49 miles (963.17 km).
Flight distance from Houston, AK to Sitka, AK is 598.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 59 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 47 minutes to travel from Houston to Sitka with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Houston, Alaska to Sitka, Alaska is: 987.37 miles (1589.01 km) by car.
Driving from Houston to Sitka will take approximately 38 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Houston
City in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States
| Population | 2462 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°37'49"N 149°49'5"W |
| Latitude | 61.6302800 |
| Longitude | -149.8180600 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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 Houston and Sitka
The distance between Houston and Sitka is 1589 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 17 hours 39 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 Houston and Sitka. The current time is 02:32:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 32 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 24 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 13 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 12 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 131.89 liters (34.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Houston and Sitka.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Houston to Sitka is $151 (diesel $160.83).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $151 | $158.95 | $165.98 | $160.83 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Houston and Sitka (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
