Question

Russia and the U.S. are how far apart (at their closest points)?

Answer 1

Russia and the United States are approximately 4,000 miles (6,437 kilometers) apart at their closest points. The two countries are divided by the Bering Strait, which is located in the Arctic Ocean between Russia and Alaska.

Answer 2

The closest distance between the United States and Russia occurs at two points:      

First, is the distance between Little Diomede Island, Alaska, USA, and Big Diomede Island, Russia, which is only about 2.4 miles or 3.8 kilometers apart.

Secondly, is the Bering Strait, which separates Alaska and Russia, and it is about 53 miles or 85 kilometers wide at its narrowest point. 

Answer 3

Russia and the United States are approximately 2.4 miles (3.8 kilometers) apart at their closest points. This distance is between the islands of Big Diomede (Russia) and Little Diomede (United States).