How far is Sand Point, AK from Palmer, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sand Point and Palmer is 595.44 miles (958.27 km).
Flight distance from Sand Point, AK to Palmer, AK is 595.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 43 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 33 minutes to travel from Sand Point to Palmer with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sand Point, Alaska to Palmer, Alaska is: 856.09 miles (1377.75 km) by car.
Driving from Sand Point to Palmer will take approximately 28 hours 07 minutes.
#1 Sand Point
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1089 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 55°20'12"N 160°29'56"W |
| Latitude | 55.3365500 |
| Longitude | -160.4988000 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7766 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°35'58"N 149°6'52"W |
| Latitude | 61.5994100 |
| Longitude | -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Palmer: South Colony Way (-149.114582,61.599443)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sand Point and Palmer
The distance between Sand Point and Palmer is 1378 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 15 hours 18 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 Sand Point and Palmer. The current time is 18:23:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21 hours 24 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 11 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 10 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 114.35 liters (30.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sand Point and Palmer.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sand Point to Palmer is $130.93 (diesel $139.44).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $130.93 | $137.81 | $143.92 | $139.44 |
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 May 03, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sand Point and Palmer (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
