How far is Sand Point, AK from Sitka, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sand Point and Sitka is 969.11 miles (1559.62 km).
Flight distance from Sand Point, AK to Sitka, AK is 969.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 03 hours 39 minutes.
It takes 03 hours 18 minutes to travel from Sand Point to Sitka with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sand Point, Alaska to Sitka, Alaska is: 1815.35 miles (2921.52 km) by car.
Driving from Sand Point to Sitka will take approximately 66 hours 06 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 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 Sand Point and Sitka
The distance between Sand Point and Sitka is 2922 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 32 hours 27 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 Sitka. The current time is 12:55:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 60 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 45 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 36 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 30 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 25 hours 56 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 24 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 22 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 242.49 liters (64.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sand Point and Sitka.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sand Point to Sitka is $277.63 (diesel $295.69).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $277.63 | $292.23 | $305.17 | $295.69 |
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 Sitka (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
