Glacier Bay to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1876.7 miles 3020.3 km · straight line
3104.7 miles actual route 4996.5 km · driving distance
74h 36min estimated drive time
$299 - $368 estimated fuel cost
~4h 17min flight time
146° SSE bearing direction

How far is Glacier Bay from Los Angeles?

The distance from Glacier Bay to Los Angeles is 1876.7 miles (3020.3 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located SSE of Glacier Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 3104.7 miles, taking about 74h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 17min. Both are located in United States — Glacier Bay in Alaska and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 74h 36min $299 - $368 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~89h 31min $248–$466* Budget
Train ~96h 59min $373–$1087* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glacier Bay & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 626 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 156 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM