Chat with our AI personalities
No, Alaska is not close to Antarctica. Alaska is located in the northern hemisphere, while Antarctica is located in the Southern Hemisphere. The two regions are separated by thousands of miles and several other countries.
Alaska and Antarctica are on opposite ends of the Earth. Alaska is in the northern hemisphere near the Arctic Circle, while Antarctica is in the southern hemisphere near the South Pole. They are on opposite sides of the planet and not geographically close to each other.
Antarctica is generally colder than Alaska. The lowest temperature ever recorded in Antarctica was -128.6°F (-89.2°C), while the coldest recorded temperature in Alaska was -79.8°F (-62.1°C).
No, the only continental glaciers are in Greenland and Antarctica.
The state of Alaska extends over all longitudes between 172.5° east to 130° west. The meridian of 150° west crosses the state. No other state in the US has any territory at that longitude.
The city closest to the South Pole is Punta Arenas in Chile, located approximately 900 miles away. It serves as a gateway for tourists and scientists traveling to Antarctica.