Glacier Bay to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1896 miles 3051.3 km · straight line
3128 miles actual route 5034 km · driving distance
75h 3min estimated drive time
$301 - $371 estimated fuel cost
~4h 19min flight time
147° SSE bearing direction

How far is Glacier Bay from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Glacier Bay to Long Beach, California is 1896 miles (3051.3 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located SSE of Glacier Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 3128 miles, taking about 75h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 19min. Both are located in United States — Glacier Bay in Alaska and Long Beach, California in California.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Glacier Bay and Long Beach, California. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Glacier Bay to Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 75h 3min $301 - $371 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~90h 4min $250–$469* Budget
Train ~97h 34min $375–$1095* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glacier Bay & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 632 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 158 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM