How far is Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK from Unalaska, AK?

The estimated driving distance from Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK to Unalaska, AK is about 1579.6 miles (2542.2 km), with a travel time of about 27h 41m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1338.7 miles (2154.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 55h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT.
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Road
1579.62 mi
27h 41m · estimated
Flight
1338.66 mi
2154.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1338.66 mi
Kilometers
2154.37 km
Flight Time
02h 41m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
1579.62 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
2542.15 km
Drive Time
27h 41m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Unalaska
Thu, Apr 16, 9:58 AM AKDT
Return by in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Fri, Apr 17, 1:40 PM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
2026-04-15T06:16
Arrive Unalaska
Thu, Apr 16, 9:58 AM AKDT
Route Timing
27h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:12 AM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:36 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Old Harbor
AK

City in Alaska

From Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
669.3 mi
13h 50m
To Unalaska
910.3 mi
13h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
44°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
27h 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
55h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+240.9 mi
1338.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Harbor
13h 50m from Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Leave By
4:36 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area and Chance Light Rain near Unalaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area to Unalaska?

The road trip is about 1579.6 miles (2542.2 km) and usually takes 27h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Old Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 669.3 miles from Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area and 910.3 miles from Unalaska.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 1338.7 miles (2154.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 240.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $275.97 one way or $551.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 495.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area and Chance Light Rain near Unalaska.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area and Unalaska. Straight-line distance: 1338.66 mi (2154.37 km).

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area

#1 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area

Former census area of Alaska, United States (until 2008)

Population6,147
Coordinates55.6435000, -132.7587900
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Unalaska

#2 Unalaska

City in Alaska, United States

Population4,473
Coordinates53.8741300, -166.5340800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area (-132.75879, 55.6435)
End: Unalaska (-166.53408, 53.87413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2542 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)52h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)39h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)31h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)26h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)22h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)19h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
55.74 gal
211 L · about $275.97
Round trip
$551.94
111.48 gal · 422 L
Estimated CO2
495.4 kg one way
Round trip: 990.7 kg / 2184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $275.97 $551.94
Mid-grade $5.34 $297.54 $595.08
Premium $5.57 $310.25 $620.50
Diesel $6.37 $354.84 $709.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

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There is no time difference between Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area and Unalaska. The current time is 06:16:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.