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Fort Yukon, Alaska, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Fort Yukon, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
11:27:55 PDT
State: Alaska
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 570
District: Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area

📍 Cities Near To Fort Yukon


Find cities, states and countries closest to Fort Yukon in Alaska, United States with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Fort Yukon.

📍 Fort Yukon Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Fort Yukon from our regional database:

State / RegionAlaska
DistrictYukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Total Population570
Land Area18.77 km²
Population Density30.37 / km²
Center Latitude66.5647° N
Center Longitude-145.2739° E
Elevation130 m (427 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in Alaska#108 of 121
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Anchorage Anchorage395 636 343
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Badger Badger138 222 120
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Big Delta Big Delta167 270 145
South (S)
National Flag Of Big Lake Big Lake376 605 326
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Buffalo Soapstone Buffalo Soapstone354 570 308
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Butte Butte365 587 317
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Cohoe Cohoe466 750 405
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of College College138 222 120
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Cordova Cordova416 670 362
South (S)
National Flag Of Dawson City Dawson City241 388 210
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Delta Junction Delta Junction175 282 152
South (S)
National Flag Of Deltana Deltana186 299 162
South (S)
National Flag Of Eagle River Eagle River385 619 334
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Eielson Air Force Base Eielson Air Force Base141 227 122
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Elmendorf Air Force Base Elmendorf Air Force Base390 627 338
South-southwest (SSW)

🏳️ States Near To Fort Yukon


States and regions closest to Alaska (home state of Fort Yukon), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Yukon Yukon591 952 514
East-northeast (ENE)

🌎 Countries Near To Fort Yukon


Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Fort Yukon's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bahamas Bahamas1,363 2,193 1,183
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Canada Canada1,405 2,261 1,220
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cayman Islands Cayman Islands1,507 2,425 1,309
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cuba Cuba1,519 2,445 1,319
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Jamaica Jamaica1,723 2,772 1,496
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mexico Mexico1,014 1,632 881
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Fort Yukon. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Alaska, United States.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Fort Yukon (You)Alaska570
Pleasant ValleyAlaska725200.8SSW
Two RiversAlaska719204.7SSW
Farmers LoopAlaska4,853214.9SSW
BadgerAlaska19,482221.8SSW
FairbanksAlaska32,325222.1SSW
CollegeAlaska12,964222.3SSW
North PoleAlaska2,189222.9SSW
Moose CreekAlaska747223.3SSW
South Van HornAlaska558226.5SSW
Eielson Air Force BaseAlaska2,647226.7SSW

🏆 Alaska City Rankings

How does Fort Yukon rank within Alaska? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Fort Yukon appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Anchorage289,600
Fairbanks32,325
Juneau31,555
Eagle River24,793
Badger19,482
Knik-Fairview14,923
College12,964
Wasilla9,284
Sitka8,863
Lakes8,364

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Sitka12,461.43
Wrangell8,966.72
Juneau8,427.63
Anchorage5,035.06
Willow1,811.68
Healy1,779.76
Deltana1,473.50
Prudhoe Bay1,442.83
Valdez704.24
Togiak585.98

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Anchor Point6,433.33
Houston730.46
Utqiagvik625.39
Ketchikan536.80
Palmer508.46
Kodiak479.16
Bethel444.52
Fairbanks383.73
Chevak343.92
Scammon Bay317.90
✈️ Nearest Airport
Fort Yukon Airport
IATA: FYU
1 km (1 mi) from Fort Yukon
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Alaska Cities
Fort Yukon ranks #108 of 121 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Fort Yukon? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Fort Yukon Sits on the Map

Fort Yukon sits inside Alaska, United States and ranks #108 of 121 cities in Alaska by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Fort Yukon to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Fort Yukon outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Fort Yukon and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Fort Yukon against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Alaska city rankings

🌎 Beyond Fort Yukon: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Fort Yukon and the countries closest to Fort Yukon by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near United States. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Fort Yukon, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Fort Yukon at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Fort Yukon

If you're stringing together stops in Alaska, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Fort Yukon — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Fort Yukon MapView the Fort Yukon map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Fort Yukon Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Alaska OverviewExplore the Alaska state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ United States Country DataGet complete United States data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Fort Yukon

Which cities are closest to Fort Yukon?

See the Cities Near To Fort Yukon table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Alaska by population and density.

How is the distance from Fort Yukon to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Fort Yukon and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Fort Yukon map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Fort Yukon will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Fort Yukon to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Fort Yukon?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Fort Yukon. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Alaska city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Fort Yukon compare in size to the cities near it?

Fort Yukon ranks #108 of 121 cities in Alaska by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Fort Yukon?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Fort Yukon is Fort Yukon Airport (FYU), about 1 km (1 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.