Campbell River to Kenai Fjords: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1176.2 miles 1892.9 km · straight line
1411.4 miles estimated 2271.5 km · driving distance
28h 24min estimated drive time
CAD 229 - CAD 282 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
315° NW bearing direction

How far is Campbell River from Kenai Fjords?

The distance from Campbell River to Kenai Fjords is 1176.2 miles (1892.9 km) as the crow flies. Kenai Fjords is located NW of Campbell River. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1411.4 miles, taking about 28h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Campbell River is in British Columbia, Canada, while Kenai Fjords is in Alaska, United States.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Campbell River and Kenai Fjords. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Campbell River to Kenai Fjords

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 24min CAD 229 - CAD 282 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 5min $113–$212* Budget
Train ~36h 55min $169–$494* Comfort

Quick Facts

Campbell River
50.02°N, 125.24°W
America/Vancouver
65m elevation
Kenai Fjords
59.98°N, 149.65°W
America/Anchorage
1829m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 392 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients