How far is Sterling, AK from Seward, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterling and Seward is 54.2 miles (87.23 km).
Flight distance from Sterling, AK to Seward, AK is 54.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Sterling to Seward with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterling, Alaska to Seward, Alaska is: 82.05 miles (132.04 km) by car.
Driving from Sterling to Seward will take approximately 01 hours 43 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 Seward
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 2927 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 60°6'15"N 149°26'37"W |
| Latitude | 60.1042600 |
| Longitude | -149.4435000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Seward: 2nd Avenue (-149.443726,60.104259)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Seward
The distance between Sterling and Seward is 132 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 28 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 Seward. The current time is 11:32:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.96 liters (2.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Seward.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Seward is $12.55 (diesel $13.36).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $12.55 | $13.21 | $13.79 | $13.36 |
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 Seward (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
