Where is Kenai, AK, USA? | Location Map of Kenai, Alaska

Where is Kenai Located? - Kenai is a city located in the Kenai Peninsula County of Alaska, United States. Kenai lies between 66.8969 Degrees North latitudes and 162.5931 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Kenai Located?

Kenai is a city located in the Kenai Peninsula Borough of Alaska, United States. Kenai lies between 66.8969 Degrees North latitudes and 162.5931 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Kenai city is 7424 people and the city has a total area of 29.14 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Kenai, Alaska Quick Facts

Property	Information
City	Kenai
Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough
State	Alaska
State Capital	Juneau
US Region	Western United States
Latitude	60.5544° N
Longitude	151.2583° W
Elevation	92 ft (28 m)
Land Area	29.82 sq mi
Water Area	6.62 sq mi
Total Area	36.44 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)	7,424 (2020 Census)
Population Density	Approximately 249 per sq mi
ZIP Code	99611
Area Code	907
Time Zone Standard	Alaska Standard Time (AKST, UTC−9)
Time Zone Daylight	Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC−8)
Currency	US Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code	02-38440
Congressional District	Alaska At-Large Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Kenai, Alaska

Soldotna, Alaska - Southeast - 10 mi
Nikiski, Alaska - North - 18 mi
Kasilof, Alaska - South - 23 mi
Cohoe, Alaska - South - 27 mi
Sterling, Alaska - East - 33 mi
Anchor Point, Alaska - Southwest - 72 mi
Homer, Alaska - Southwest - 82 mi
Seward, Alaska - East - 108 mi
Hope, Alaska - Northeast - 135 mi
Anchorage, Alaska - Northeast - 158 mi

Driving Distances from Kenai, Alaska

City	State	Distance (mi)	Approx. Drive Time
Soldotna	Alaska	10	15 minutes
Nikiski	Alaska	18	25 minutes
Kasilof	Alaska	23	30 minutes
Cohoe	Alaska	27	35 minutes
Sterling	Alaska	33	40 minutes
Anchor Point	Alaska	72	1 hour 30 minutes
Homer	Alaska	82	1 hour 45 minutes
Seward	Alaska	108	2 hours 30 minutes
Hope	Alaska	135	3 hours
Anchorage	Alaska	158	3 hours 15 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Kenai, Alaska

Transportation	Details
Airport Name	Kenai Municipal Airport
IATA Code	ENA
Port	Port of Kenai
Major Highways	Kenai Spur Highway, Sterling Highway
Train/Amtrak Service	No passenger rail service
Local Bus/Transit Service	Central Area Rural Transit System (CARTS)

Kenai Spur Highway connects Kenai with Soldotna, Nikiski, and the Sterling Highway.
Sterling Highway provides access to Anchorage, Homer, Cooper Landing, and other communities on the Kenai Peninsula.
Kenai Municipal Airport offers scheduled passenger flights to Anchorage and regional destinations across Alaska.
The Port of Kenai supports commercial shipping, fishing operations, and offshore energy activities in Cook Inlet.
Central Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) provides public transportation between Kenai, Soldotna, Nikiski, and neighboring communities.

What are top Places to Visit in Kenai, Alaska

Landmark Name	Type
Kenai Beach	Beach
Old Town Kenai Historic District	Historic District
Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church	Historic Church
Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center	Museum
Captain Cook State Recreation Area	State Recreation Area
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge	Wildlife Refuge
Cunningham Park	City Park
Rotary Park	Community Park
Soldotna Creek Park	Riverside Park
Russian River Ferry	Recreation Attraction

Colleges and Universities in Kenai, Alaska

Institution Name	Type	Level	Notable For
Kenai Peninsula College	Public	Community College	Associate degrees, workforce training, and university transfer programs
University of Alaska Anchorage – Kenai Peninsula College	Public	University Campus	Higher education, nursing, business, and liberal arts
Alaska Christian College	Private	College	Faith-based education and leadership development
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	Public	K–12 District	Public education throughout the Kenai Peninsula
Kenai Central High School	Public	K–12 School	Secondary education and college preparation

Waterbodies in Kenai, Alaska

Cook Inlet, Kenai River, Beaver Creek, Moose River, Skilak Lake, Kenai Lake, Nikolai Creek, Soldotna Creek.

Golf Courses in Kenai, Alaska

Birch Ridge Golf Course, Kenai Golf Course, Bird Homestead Golf Course, Soldotna Regional Sports Complex Disc Golf Course, Funny River Disc Golf Course.

Kenai, Alaska — Key Historical Facts

Kenai was founded as a Russian fur trading settlement in 1791, making it one of Alaska's oldest continuously inhabited communities.
The construction of Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church in the late nineteenth century reflects the city's enduring Russian heritage.
The discovery of oil and natural gas in the Cook Inlet basin during the 1950s and 1960s transformed Kenai into an important energy center.
Commercial salmon fishing on the Kenai River and Cook Inlet has long played a vital role in the local economy and culture.
Today, Kenai is recognized for its world-class fishing, outdoor recreation, aviation services, and as a regional commercial hub on the Kenai Peninsula.

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