How far is Ketchikan, AK from Sitka, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ketchikan and Sitka is 184.42 miles (296.79 km).
Flight distance from Ketchikan, AK to Sitka, AK is 184.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 00 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 54 minutes to travel from Ketchikan to Sitka with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ketchikan, Alaska to Sitka, Alaska is: 503.01 miles (809.51 km) by car.
Driving from Ketchikan to Sitka will take approximately 23 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Ketchikan
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8187 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 55°20'30"N 131°38'51"W |
| Latitude | 55.3418000 |
| Longitude | -131.6475700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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 Ketchikan and Sitka
The distance between Ketchikan and Sitka is 810 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 59 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 Ketchikan and Sitka. The current time is 09:49:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 67.19 liters (17.75 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ketchikan and Sitka.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ketchikan to Sitka is $76.93 (diesel $81.93).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $76.93 | $80.97 | $84.56 | $81.93 |
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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ketchikan and Sitka (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
