How far is Seattle, WA, from Anchorage, AK?
The distance between Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1444 miles / 2324 kilometers / 1255 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Anchorage (ANC) to Seattle (BFI) is 2370 miles / 3814 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 11 minutes.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field
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Distance from Anchorage to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Anchorage to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1444.308 miles
- 2324.389 kilometers
- 1255.069 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1440.940 miles
- 2318.969 kilometers
- 1252.143 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Anchorage to Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 3 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Seattle?
The time difference between Anchorage and Seattle is 1 hour. Seattle is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage.
Flight carbon footprint between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)
On average, flying from Anchorage to Seattle generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Anchorage to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).
Airport information
| Origin | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Anchorage, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ANC |
| ICAO Code: | PANC |
| Coordinates: | 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W |
| Destination | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |