How far is Anchorage, AK, from Denver, CO?
The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 2405 miles / 3871 kilometers / 2090 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Anchorage (ANC) is 3192 miles / 5137 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 55 minutes.
Denver International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from Denver to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Denver to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2405.320 miles
- 3870.988 kilometers
- 2090.166 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- 2400.392 miles
- 3863.057 kilometers
- 2085.884 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 Denver to Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Denver and Anchorage?
The time difference between Denver and Anchorage is 2 hours. Anchorage is 2 hours behind Denver.
Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from Denver to Anchorage generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″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 |
Airlines flying from Denver (DEN) to Anchorage (ANC)
| United Airlines |