The town of Gambell on Saint Lawrence Island is about 35 miles from Russia's Chukchi Peninsula. Click on the 'Gambell, Alaska' link to learn more. The closest settlement in Russia to the US border is Uelen.

Jamie Gambell is 6' 3".

The island is part of Alaska, so it falls under Alaska law. There are two villages, Savoonga and Gambell, on the island. Local law is controlled by the Yupik people.

The airport code for Gambell Airport is GAM.

Depends on if you're standing on St. Lawrence island. From Gambell, ak its 36 miles. From Nome Alaska, it's approx 107 miles to Russian airspace. From Little Diomede, its 2 miles.