Duncan, British Columbia, Canada to Glacier Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

836.6 miles 1346.4 km · straight line
1003.9 miles estimated 1615.7 km · driving distance
20h 12min estimated drive time
CAD 163 - CAD 200 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
328° NNW bearing direction

How far is Duncan, British Columbia, Canada from Glacier Bay?

The distance from Duncan, British Columbia, Canada to Glacier Bay is 836.6 miles (1346.4 km) as the crow flies. Glacier Bay is located NNW of Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1003.9 miles, taking about 20h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Duncan, British Columbia, Canada is in British Columbia, Canada, while Glacier Bay 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 Duncan, British Columbia, Canada and Glacier Bay. 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 Duncan, British Columbia, Canada to Glacier Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 12min CAD 163 - CAD 200 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 14min $80–$151* Budget
Train ~26h 16min $120–$351* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duncan, British Columbia, Canada & Glacier Bay

Quick Facts

Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
48.78°N, 123.70°W
America/Vancouver
14m elevation
Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 279 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients