Current Date And Time In Alaska, United States
Saturday, 27 June 2026
21:30:14 PDT
Capital: Juneau
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 740,133
Area: 1,717,856.00 km²
State Code: AK
Find states and regions closest to Alaska in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across United States and North America.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in United States
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 Alaska from our regional database:
| Capital City | Juneau |
| Total Population | 740,133 |
| Land Area | 1,717,856 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 63.5888° N |
| Center Longitude | -154.4931° E |
| Average Elevation | 368 m (1,206 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Yukon | 591 mi | 952 km | 514 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Chukotka | 999 mi | 1,608 km | 868 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| British Columbia | 1,167 mi | 1,878 km | 1,013 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Northwest Territories | 1,179 mi | 1,898 km | 1,024 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Kamchatka | 1,224 mi | 1,970 km | 1,063 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Alberta | 1,484 mi | 2,388 km | 1,289 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Magadan Oblast | 1,569 mi | 2,524 km | 1,362 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Washington | 1,677 mi | 2,698 km | 1,456 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Saskatchewan | 1,840 mi | 2,961 km | 1,598 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Oregon | 1,906 mi | 3,068 km | 1,655 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Alaska by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Alaska supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across North America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Mexico | 1,014 mi | 1,632 km | 881 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Bahamas | 1,363 mi | 2,193 km | 1,183 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Canada | 1,405 mi | 2,261 km | 1,220 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Belize | 1,443 mi | 2,323 km | 1,253 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Cayman Islands | 1,507 mi | 2,425 km | 1,309 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Alaska. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across North America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Alaska (You) | United States | 740,133 | 1,717,856 | — |
| Yukon | Canada | 44,979 | 482,443 | 0.09 |
| Chukotka | Russia | — | 721,481 | — |
| British Columbia | Canada | 5,581,127 | 944,735 | 5.91 |
| Northwest Territories | Canada | 45,668 | 1,346,106 | 0.03 |
| Kamchatka | Russia | — | 472,300 | — |
| Alberta | Canada | 4,800,768 | 661,848 | 7.25 |
| Magadan Oblast | Russia | — | 465,464 | — |
| Washington | United States | — | 184,827 | — |
| Saskatchewan | Canada | 1,221,439 | 651,900 | 1.88 |
| Oregon | United States | 4,272,371 | 255,026 | 9.92 |
How does Alaska rank within United States? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Alaska appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| California | 39,431,263 |
| Texas | 22,875,689 |
| New York | 19,867,248 |
| Florida | 17,671,452 |
| Pennsylvania | 13,078,751 |
| Illinois | 12,710,158 |
| Ohio | 11,883,304 |
| Georgia | 11,180,878 |
| North Carolina | 11,046,024 |
| Michigan | 9,883,360 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Alaska ⭐ | 1,717,856 |
| Texas | 696,241 |
| California | 423,970 |
| Montana | 381,154 |
| New Mexico | 315,194 |
| Arizona | 295,234 |
| Nevada | 286,380 |
| Colorado | 269,837 |
| Oregon | 255,026 |
| Wyoming | 253,348 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1,328.76 |
| New Jersey | 175.57 |
| Connecticut | 143.63 |
| Rhode Island | 135.11 |
| Massachusetts | 98.18 |
| Delaware | 83.07 |
| Pennsylvania | 71.41 |
| Ohio | 62.68 |
| Maryland | 62.47 |
| Illinois | 46.36 |
Alaska is a state or region within United States in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Alaska is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Alaska by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near United States page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across North America.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Alaska using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Alaska.
Knowing the distance from Alaska to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across United States. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Alaska map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Alaska to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Alaska table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Alaska below the states table, or compare all United States states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in North America. Use the population & area comparison and United States state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.