How far is Anchorage, AK, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 3375 miles / 5432 kilometers / 2933 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Anchorage (ANC) is 4313 miles / 6941 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 40 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3375.089 miles
- 5431.680 kilometers
- 2932.872 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- 3366.842 miles
- 5418.406 kilometers
- 2925.705 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 Washington D.C. to Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 6 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Anchorage?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Anchorage generates about 379 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 379 kilograms equals 836 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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 |