Glacier Bay to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2053.4 miles 3304.6 km · straight line
3348.1 miles actual route 5388.2 km · driving distance
75h 34min estimated drive time
$322 - $397 estimated fuel cost
~4h 38min flight time
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Glacier Bay from Phoenix?

The distance from Glacier Bay to Phoenix is 2053.4 miles (3304.6 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located SE of Glacier Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 3348.1 miles, taking about 75h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 38min. Both are located in United States — Glacier Bay in Alaska and Phoenix in Arizona.

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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 75h 34min $322 - $397 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~90h 41min $268–$502* Budget
Train ~98h 14min $402–$1172* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glacier Bay & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 684 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 171 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 12.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM