How far is Sterling, AK from Fairbanks, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterling and Fairbanks is 312.37 miles (502.71 km).
Flight distance from Sterling, AK to Fairbanks, AK is 312.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 59 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 53 minutes to travel from Sterling to Fairbanks with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterling, Alaska to Fairbanks, Alaska is: 493.36 miles (793.98 km) by car.
Driving from Sterling to Fairbanks will take approximately 08 hours 19 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 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 Sterling and Fairbanks
The distance between Sterling and Fairbanks is 794 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 49 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 Fairbanks. The current time is 10:04:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 65.9 liters (17.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Fairbanks.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Fairbanks is $75.45 (diesel $80.36).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $75.45 | $79.42 | $82.94 | $80.36 |
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 Fairbanks (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
