Glacier Bay to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

939 miles 1511.1 km · straight line
1970.4 miles actual route 3171.1 km · driving distance
53h 9min estimated drive time
$190 - $233 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Glacier Bay from Seattle?

The distance from Glacier Bay to Seattle is 939 miles (1511.1 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located SE of Glacier Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1970.4 miles, taking about 53h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Glacier Bay in Alaska and Seattle in Washington.

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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 53h 9min $190 - $233 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~63h 47min $158–$296* Budget
Train ~69h 6min $236–$690* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glacier Bay & Seattle

Quick Facts

Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 313 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM