Drive or Fly: Sterling, AK to Ketchikan, AK?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Flying wins
MediumFlying saves significant time at this distance. Consider driving only if you enjoy the road trip.
Drive
Door to Door
49h 22m
Distance
974.8 mi
Total Cost
$832
CO2
394 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 9m
1h 34m in the air
Air Distance
784 mi
Total Cost
$298
CO2
200 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ENA and KTN. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 49h 22m | 4h 9m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $832 | $298 |
| Carbon footprint | 394 kg CO2 | 200 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Sterling, AK to Ketchikan, AK with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.