How far is Sterling, AK from Homer, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterling and Homer is 67.47 miles (108.58 km).
Flight distance from Sterling, AK to Homer, AK is 67.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Sterling to Homer with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterling, Alaska to Homer, Alaska is: 86.04 miles (138.47 km) by car.
Driving from Sterling to Homer will take approximately 01 hours 45 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 Homer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 6034 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 59°38'33"N 151°32'58"W |
| Latitude | 59.6425000 |
| Longitude | -151.5494000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Homer: (-151.548388,59.642375)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Homer
The distance between Sterling and Homer is 138 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 32 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 Homer. The current time is 11:33:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.49 liters (3.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Homer.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Homer is $13.16 (diesel $14.01).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $13.16 | $13.85 | $14.46 | $14.01 |
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 Homer (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
