How far is Sitka, AK from Anchorage, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sitka and Anchorage is 589.35 miles (948.47 km).
Flight distance from Sitka, AK to Anchorage, AK is 589.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 02 hours 00 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 49 minutes to travel from Sitka to Anchorage with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sitka, Alaska to Anchorage, Alaska is: 1001.41 miles (1611.62 km) by car.
Driving from Sitka to Anchorage will take approximately 38 hours 46 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area. It is located on Cook Inlet in south-central Alaska. Anchorage is known for its mountains, its glaciers, and its many attractions, such as the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center and the Alaska Zoo.
| Population | 294356 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°13'5"N 149°54'1"W |
| Latitude | 61.2180600 |
| Longitude | -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Anchorage: (-149.900352,61.218324)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sitka and Anchorage
The distance between Sitka and Anchorage is 1612 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 17 hours 54 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 Sitka and Anchorage. The current time is 19:13:01.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 33 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 25 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 20 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 13 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 12 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 133.76 liters (35.34 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sitka and Anchorage.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sitka to Anchorage is $153.15 (diesel $163.11).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $153.15 | $161.21 | $168.34 | $163.11 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sitka and Anchorage (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
