How far is Sitka, AK from Fairbanks, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sitka and Fairbanks is 677.24 miles (1089.91 km).
Flight distance from Sitka, AK to Fairbanks, AK is 677.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 46 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 36 minutes to travel from Sitka to Fairbanks with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sitka, Alaska to Fairbanks, Alaska is: 885.5 miles (1425.08 km) by car.
Driving from Sitka to Fairbanks will take approximately 36 hours 15 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 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30696 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 64°50'16"N 147°42'59"W |
| Latitude | 64.8377800 |
| Longitude | -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Fairbanks: 12th Avenue (-147.71648,64.838038)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sitka and Fairbanks
The distance between Sitka and Fairbanks is 1425 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 15 hours 50 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 Fairbanks. The current time is 05:27:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 29 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 22 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 11 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 11 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 118.28 liters (31.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sitka and Fairbanks.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sitka to Fairbanks is $135.42 (diesel $144.23).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $135.42 | $142.55 | $148.86 | $144.23 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sitka and Fairbanks (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
