How far is Sterling, AK from Kenai, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterling and Kenai is 16.81 miles (27.06 km).
Flight distance from Sterling, AK to Kenai, AK is 16.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterling, Alaska to Kenai, Alaska is: 22.29 miles (35.87 km) by car.
Driving from Sterling to Kenai will take approximately 00 hours 30 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 Kenai
City in Alaska
| Population | 7890 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 60°33'16"N 151°15'30"W |
| Latitude | 60.5544400 |
| Longitude | -151.2583300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Kenai: Frontage Road (-151.258293,60.554244)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Kenai
The distance between Sterling and Kenai is 36 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 23 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 Kenai. The current time is 11:32:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.98 liters (0.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Kenai.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Kenai is $3.41 (diesel $3.63).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $3.41 | $3.59 | $3.75 | $3.63 |
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 Kenai (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
