Superimposing Alaska on the Contiguous United States

Geographic Spread

• Latitude: Alaska's northern tip (Point Barrow, 71°N) vs. Key West, FL (24°N) – Alaska extends far farther north.
• Longitude: Alaska's westernmost point (Cape Wrangell, 168°W) vs. Eastport, ME (67°W) – Alaska reaches much farther west.

Size Comparison

• Alaska: ~665,384 sq mi (largest state).
• Lower 48 combined: ~3,082,144 sq mi.
• Alaska is roughly twice the size of Texas (2nd largest).

What Fits Inside Alaska

• Major Northeast cities: NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, DC.
• Entire Mississippi River length (Minnesota to Louisiana).
• Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, and most western national parks.

Climate Contrast

Alaska's high latitude brings far colder conditions than most of the Lower 48; the Aleutian Islands are notoriously stormy.

Note: This compares geography and size only—not population, infrastructure, or culture.