How far is Sterling, AK from Sitka, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterling and Sitka is 600.82 miles (966.92 km).
Flight distance from Sterling, AK to Sitka, AK is 600.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 02 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 02 hours 03 minutes to travel from Sterling to Sitka with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterling, Alaska to Sitka, Alaska is: 1136.1 miles (1828.38 km) by car.
Driving from Sterling to Sitka will take approximately 51 hours 20 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 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8493 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 57°3'11"N 135°19'51"W |
| Latitude | 57.0531500 |
| Longitude | -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sitka: Baranof Street (-135.330703,57.053171)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Sitka
The distance between Sterling and Sitka is 1828 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 20 hours 18 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 Sitka. The current time is 11:31:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 37 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 28 hours 24 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 22 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 18 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 16 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 15 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 14 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 151.76 liters (40.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Sitka.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Sitka is $173.75 (diesel $185.05).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $173.75 | $182.89 | $190.99 | $185.05 |
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 Sitka (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
