Glacier Bay to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1985.1 miles 3194.7 km · straight line
3436.4 miles actual route 5530.3 km · driving distance
76h 17min estimated drive time
$331 - $407 estimated fuel cost
~4h 30min flight time
146° SE bearing direction

How far is Glacier Bay from San Diego?

The distance from Glacier Bay to San Diego is 1985.1 miles (3194.7 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SE of Glacier Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 3436.4 miles, taking about 76h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 30min. Both are located in United States — Glacier Bay in Alaska and San Diego 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 San Diego. 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 San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 76h 17min $331 - $407 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~91h 32min $275–$515* Budget
Train ~99h 10min $412–$1203* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glacier Bay & San Diego

Quick Facts

Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m elevation
San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 662 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 165 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 12.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM