How far is Sterling, AK from Ketchikan, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterling and Ketchikan is 783.75 miles (1261.33 km).
Flight distance from Sterling, AK to Ketchikan, AK is 783.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 02 hours 31 minutes.
It takes 02 hours 16 minutes to travel from Sterling to Ketchikan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterling, Alaska to Ketchikan, Alaska is: 1251.69 miles (2014.4 km) by car.
Driving from Sterling to Ketchikan will take approximately 34 hours 07 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 Ketchikan
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8187 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 55°20'30"N 131°38'51"W |
| Latitude | 55.3418000 |
| Longitude | -131.6475700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Ketchikan: Front Street (-131.647548,55.341795)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Ketchikan
The distance between Sterling and Ketchikan is 2014 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 22 hours 22 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 Ketchikan. The current time is 11:35:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 41 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 31 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 25 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 20 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 17 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 16 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 15 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 167.2 liters (44.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Ketchikan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Ketchikan is $191.43 (diesel $203.88).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $191.43 | $201.5 | $210.42 | $203.88 |
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 Ketchikan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
