Mainland Russia and mainland Alaska are about 55 miles apart across the Bering Strait.

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"Mainland Russia and mainland Alaska are about 55 miles apart across the Bering Strait."

The narrowest distance between mainland Russia and mainland Alaska is approximately 55 miles, with the Diomede islands much closer.

Source title How Close is Alaska to Russia?

Source authors U.S. National Park Service

Source year 2025

Confidence high

Importance low