Glacier Bay to Port Alberni: Road Trip Guide & Distance

783.5 miles 1260.9 km · straight line
940.2 miles estimated 1513.1 km · driving distance
18h 55min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
140° SE bearing direction

How far is Glacier Bay from Port Alberni?

The distance from Glacier Bay to Port Alberni is 783.5 miles (1260.9 km) as the crow flies. Port Alberni is located SE of Glacier Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 940.2 miles, taking about 18h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Glacier Bay is in Alaska, United States, while Port Alberni 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 Port Alberni. 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 Port Alberni

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 55min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 42min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~24h 36min $113–$329* Comfort

Quick Facts

Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m elevation
Port Alberni
49.24°N, 124.80°W
America/Vancouver
22m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 261 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients