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How far is Zurich from Anchorage, AK?

The distance between Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 4851 miles / 7807 kilometers / 4216 nautical miles.

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Anchorage to Zurich

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Anchorage to Zurich. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4851.128 miles
  • 7807.135 kilometers
  • 4215.515 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
  • 4835.814 miles
  • 7782.488 kilometers
  • 4202.207 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 Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Zurich Airport is 9 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Anchorage to Zurich generates about 565 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 565 kilograms equals 1 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Anchorage to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
City: Anchorage, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ANC
ICAO Code: PANC
Coordinates: 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W
Destination Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E