How far is Anchorage, AK, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 3100 miles / 4989 kilometers / 2694 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Anchorage (ANC) is 4059 miles / 6532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 59 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3100.313 miles
- 4989.470 kilometers
- 2694.099 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- 3091.838 miles
- 4975.830 kilometers
- 2686.734 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 Buffalo to Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 6 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Anchorage?
The time difference between Buffalo and Anchorage is 4 hours. Anchorage is 4 hours behind Buffalo.
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Anchorage generates about 346 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 346 kilograms equals 763 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W |
| Destination | 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 |