How far is Anchorage, AK, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 3356 miles / 5401 kilometers / 2916 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Anchorage (ANC) is 4305 miles / 6928 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 33 minutes.
Washington Dulles International 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)- 3356.210 miles
- 5401.296 kilometers
- 2916.466 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- 3347.999 miles
- 5388.083 kilometers
- 2909.332 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 6 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Anchorage?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Anchorage generates about 377 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 377 kilograms equals 831 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |