Current Date And Time In Gateway, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
14:13:47 PDT
State: Alaska
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 5,552
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Find cities, states and countries closest to Gateway 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 Gateway.
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 Gateway from our regional database:
| State / Region | Alaska |
| District | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Total Population | 5,552 |
| Land Area | 57.36 km² |
| Population Density | 96.79 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 61.5728° N |
| Center Longitude | -149.2408° E |
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Alaska | #21 of 121 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Buffalo Soapstone | 11 | 18 | 9 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Butte | 7 | 12 | 6 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Eagle River | 20 | 33 | 18 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Elmendorf Air Force Base | 25 | 41 | 22 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Farm Loop | 6 | 9 | 5 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Fishhook | 12 | 19 | 10 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Knik River | 13 | 21 | 12 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Knik-Fairview | 13 | 20 | 11 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Lakes | 3 | 5 | 3 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Lazy Mountain | 10 | 17 | 9 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Meadow Lakes | 12 | 20 | 11 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Palmer | 5 | 7 | 4 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Sutton-Alpine | 15 | 24 | 13 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Tanaina | 7 | 12 | 6 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Wasilla | 7 | 11 | 6 | West (W) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Alaska (home state of Gateway), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Yukon | 591 | 952 | 514 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Gateway's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bahamas | 1,363 | 2,193 | 1,183 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Canada | 1,405 | 2,261 | 1,220 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Cayman Islands | 1,507 | 2,425 | 1,309 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Cuba | 1,519 | 2,445 | 1,319 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Jamaica | 1,723 | 2,772 | 1,496 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Mexico | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Gateway. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Alaska, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Gateway (You) | Alaska | 5,552 | — | — |
| Lakes | Alaska | 8,364 | 5.2 | NW |
| Palmer | Alaska | 6,788 | 7.3 | ENE |
| Farm Loop | Alaska | 1,028 | 9.0 | NE |
| Wasilla | Alaska | 9,284 | 10.7 | W |
| Butte | Alaska | 3,246 | 11.5 | ESE |
| Tanaina | Alaska | 8,197 | 11.6 | WNW |
| Lazy Mountain | Alaska | 1,479 | 16.7 | ENE |
| Buffalo Soapstone | Alaska | 855 | 17.6 | NNE |
| Fishhook | Alaska | 4,679 | 19.0 | N |
| Meadow Lakes | Alaska | 7,570 | 19.9 | WNW |
How does Gateway 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 Gateway appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Anchorage | 289,600 |
| Fairbanks | 32,325 |
| Juneau | 31,555 |
| Eagle River | 24,793 |
| Badger | 19,482 |
| Knik-Fairview | 14,923 |
| College | 12,964 |
| Wasilla | 9,284 |
| Sitka | 8,863 |
| Lakes | 8,364 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Anchor Point | 6,433.33 |
| Houston | 730.46 |
| Utqiagvik | 625.39 |
| Ketchikan | 536.80 |
| Palmer | 508.46 |
| Kodiak | 479.16 |
| Bethel | 444.52 |
| Fairbanks | 383.73 |
| Chevak | 343.92 |
| Scammon Bay | 317.90 |
Merrill Field IATA: MRI 51 km (32 mi) from Gateway |
Gateway sits inside Alaska, United States and ranks #21 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Gateway and the countries closest to Gateway 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Gateway, 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 Gateway at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Alaska, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Gateway — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Gateway 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.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Gateway 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 Gateway map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 Gateway 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Gateway. 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.
Gateway ranks #21 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.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Gateway is Merrill Field (MRI), about 51 km (32 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.