How far is Barrow AK to Russia?

Barrow, Alaska (now known as Utqiaġvik), is located approximately 2,000 miles from Russia. The closest point in Russia is the Chukchi Peninsula, which is separated from Alaska by the Bering Strait. At its narrowest point, the strait is about 2.5 miles wide, but the distance between Barrow and mainland Russia is much greater due to the curvature of the Coastlines.