Glacier Bay to Penticton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

908.2 miles 1461.6 km · straight line
1089.8 miles estimated 1753.9 km · driving distance
21h 55min estimated drive time
$105 - $129 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
126° SE bearing direction

How far is Glacier Bay from Penticton?

The distance from Glacier Bay to Penticton is 908.2 miles (1461.6 km) as the crow flies. Penticton is located SE of Glacier Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1089.8 miles, taking about 21h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Glacier Bay is in Alaska, United States, while Penticton is in British Columbia, Canada.

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. 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 Glacier Bay and Penticton. 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 Glacier Bay to Penticton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 55min $105 - $129 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 18min $87–$163* Budget
Train ~28h 30min $131–$381* Comfort

Quick Facts

Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m elevation
Penticton
49.48°N, 119.59°W
America/Vancouver
357m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 303 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients