How far is Sterling, AK from Anchorage, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterling and Anchorage is 55.3 miles (88.99 km).
Flight distance from Sterling, AK to Anchorage, AK is 55.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Sterling to Anchorage with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterling, Alaska to Anchorage, Alaska is: 136.67 miles (219.95 km) by car.
Driving from Sterling to Anchorage will take approximately 02 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Sterling
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 60°32'14"N 150°45'53"W |
| Latitude | 60.5372200 |
| Longitude | -150.7647200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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 Sterling and Anchorage
The distance between Sterling and Anchorage is 220 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 26 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 Sterling and Anchorage. The current time is 13:16:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.26 liters (4.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Anchorage.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Anchorage is $20.9 (diesel $22.26).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $20.9 | $22 | $22.98 | $22.26 |
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 December 21, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling and Anchorage (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
