How far am I from the Alaska border?
Use your location to measure the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Alaska: from outside the state, that is the way in; from inside, the calculator says so and measures to its border or its coast, whichever is nearest.
How far are you from Alaska?
On a phone this uses GPS. The calculator opens with Alaska already selected and measures from your exact spot.
What borders Alaska?
Alaska borders no other US state. Its only land border is with Canada.
- Alaska
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How far Alaska's cities are from its borders
| City | Nearest border with | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks | Yukon (Canada) | 198 miles (319 km) |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point of the border, measured October 8, 2026. On the Great Lakes and along rivers the state line runs through the water. A city whose nearest edge is the coast is left out.
Questions
How far am I from the Alaska border?
Tap "Use my location" on this page. On a phone it uses GPS, and the calculator measures the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Alaska, in miles and kilometers.
What borders Alaska?
Alaska borders no other US state. Its only land border is with Canada.
Is this the driving distance?
No. It is the straight-line distance (as the crow flies) to the nearest point of the state. The drive to the state line is usually longer.
What if I am already in Alaska?
The calculator says you are inside Alaska and gives the distance to its nearest edge, which can be its coast rather than a land border. It also shows how far you are from your own state's border and the country border.