How far is Anchorage, AK, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 3266 miles / 5256 kilometers / 2838 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Anchorage (ANC) is 4207 miles / 6770 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 24 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3265.626 miles
- 5255.516 kilometers
- 2837.752 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- 3261.263 miles
- 5248.494 kilometers
- 2833.960 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 Houston to Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 6 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Anchorage?
The time difference between Houston and Anchorage is 3 hours. Anchorage is 3 hours behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from Houston to Anchorage generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 807 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |