How far is Soldotna, AK from Sitka, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Soldotna and Sitka is 609.43 miles (980.79 km).
Flight distance from Soldotna, AK to Sitka, AK is 609.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 02 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 02 hours 05 minutes to travel from Soldotna to Sitka with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Soldotna, Alaska to Sitka, Alaska is: 1148.08 miles (1847.65 km) by car.
Driving from Soldotna to Sitka will take approximately 51 hours 54 minutes.
#1 Soldotna
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 4790 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 60°29'16"N 151°3'30"W |
| Latitude | 60.4877800 |
| Longitude | -151.0583300 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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 Soldotna and Sitka
The distance between Soldotna and Sitka is 1848 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 20 hours 31 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 Soldotna and Sitka. The current time is 22:28:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 38 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 28 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 22 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 19 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 16 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 15 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 14 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 153.36 liters (40.51 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Soldotna and Sitka.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Soldotna to Sitka is $175.58 (diesel $187).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $175.58 | $184.82 | $193 | $187 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Soldotna and Sitka (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
