How far is Seattle, WA from Sitka, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Seattle and Sitka is 849.92 miles (1367.81 km).
Flight distance from Seattle, WA to Sitka, WA is 849.92 miles. Estimated flight time is 02 hours 56 minutes.
It takes 02 hours 39 minutes to travel from Seattle to Sitka with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Sitka, Alaska is: 1460.07 miles (2349.76 km) by car.
Driving from Seattle to Sitka will take approximately 45 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area. It is located on a narrow isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington in northwestern Washington. Seattle is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the Space Needle.
| Population | 769714 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°36'22"N 122°19'55"W |
| Latitude | 47.6062100 |
| Longitude | -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| 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 Seattle and Sitka
The distance between Seattle and Sitka is 2350 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 26 hours 06 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.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Seattle, WA and Sitka, AK. The current time in Seattle is 10:06:53, although it is 09:06:53 in Sitka.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 48 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 36 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 29 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 24 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 20 hours 51 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 19 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 18 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 195.03 liters (51.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Seattle and Sitka.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Seattle to Sitka is $244.21 (diesel $281.67).
Washington gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.74 | $5.02 | $5.21 | $5.47 |
| Total | $244.21 | $258.38 | $268.43 | $281.67 |
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 Washington ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.740 (Diesel $5.467) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 29, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Seattle and Sitka (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
