How far is Nikiski, AK from Sitka, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Nikiski and Sitka is 620.89 miles (999.22 km).
Flight distance from Nikiski, AK to Sitka, AK is 620.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 02 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 02 hours 07 minutes to travel from Nikiski to Sitka with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Nikiski, Alaska to Sitka, Alaska is: 1172.12 miles (1886.34 km) by car.
Driving from Nikiski to Sitka will take approximately 52 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Nikiski
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
| Population | 4493 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 60°41'25"N 151°17'20"W |
| Latitude | 60.6902800 |
| Longitude | -151.2888900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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 Nikiski and Sitka
The distance between Nikiski and Sitka is 1886 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 20 hours 57 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 Nikiski and Sitka. The current time is 15:49:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 39 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 29 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 23 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 19 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 16 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 15 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 14 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 156.57 liters (41.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Nikiski and Sitka.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Nikiski to Sitka is $179.26 (diesel $190.92).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $179.26 | $188.69 | $197.04 | $190.92 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Nikiski and Sitka (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
