How far is Skagway, AK from Sitka, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Skagway and Sitka is 166.18 miles (267.45 km).
Flight distance from Skagway, AK to Sitka, AK is 166.18 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Skagway to Sitka with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Skagway, Alaska to Sitka, Alaska is: 257.23 miles (413.97 km) by car.
Driving from Skagway to Sitka will take approximately 24 hours 38 minutes.
#1 Skagway
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1183 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 59°27'30"N 135°18'50"W |
| Latitude | 59.4583300 |
| Longitude | -135.3138900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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 Skagway and Sitka
The distance between Skagway and Sitka is 414 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 35 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 Skagway and Sitka. The current time is 21:53:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.36 liters (9.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Skagway and Sitka.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Skagway to Sitka is $39.34 (diesel $41.9).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $39.34 | $41.41 | $43.24 | $41.9 |
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 05, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Skagway and Sitka (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
