How far is Valdez, AK from Sitka, AK?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Valdez and Sitka is 480.96 miles (774.03 km).

Flight distance from Valdez, AK to Sitka, AK is 480.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 53 minutes.

It takes 01 hours 42 minutes to travel from Valdez to Sitka with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Valdez, Alaska to Sitka, Alaska is: 936.75 miles (1507.56 km) by car.

Driving from Valdez to Sitka will take approximately 37 hours 30 minutes.

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#1 Valdez

City in Alaska, USA

Population 3843
GPS Coordinates 61°7'51"N 146°20'54"W
Latitude 61.1308300
Longitude -146.3483300
Altitude 30
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Valdez and Sitka

The distance between Valdez and Sitka is 1508 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 16 hours 45 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 Valdez and Sitka. The current time is 01:20:43.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 31 hours 12 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 23 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 18 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 15 hours 36 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 13 hours 22 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 12 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 11 hours 41 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 125.13 liters (33.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Valdez and Sitka.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Valdez to Sitka is $143.26 (diesel $152.58).

Alaska gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $4.33 $4.56 $4.76 $4.62
Total $143.26 $150.8 $157.47 $152.58

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Valdez and Sitka (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Juneau, AK to Valdez 786.45 miles (1266 km)

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Driving distance from Ketchikan, AK to Valdez 1052.77 miles (1694 km)

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Driving distance from Eagle River, AK to Valdez 285.28 miles (459 km)

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Driving distance from Fairbanks, AK to Valdez 363.22 miles (585 km)

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Driving distance from Homer, AK to Valdez 519.12 miles (835 km)

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Driving distance from Kenai, AK to Valdez 455.52 miles (733 km)

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Driving distance from Meadow Lakes, AK to Valdez 271.81 miles (437 km)

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Driving distance from Palmer, AK to Valdez 257.05 miles (414 km)

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Driving distance from Wasilla, AK to Valdez 267.54 miles (431 km)

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Driving distance from Anchorage, AK to Valdez 299.44 miles (482 km)

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