Is Russia only 53 miles from Alaska?
Is Russia only 53 miles from Alaska? The distance from the mainland of Alaska to the Russian mainland across the Bering Strait is about 53 miles (85 kilometers). The water in the Bering Strait is very shallow, with an average depth of just 50 feet (15 meters).
Can u get to Alaska by car?
Drive the Alaska-Canada Highway The most direct route to Alaska is to get on the Alaska-Canada Highway (AlCan) in Dawson Creek, BC. If you're coming from the middle or Eastern half of the lower 48 and you want to get there as fast as possible, head west in the US before going north to hop on the AlCan.