How far is Anchorage, AK, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 3127 miles / 5033 kilometers / 2717 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Anchorage (ANC) is 3940 miles / 6341 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 21 minutes.
Rickenbacker International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3127.205 miles
- 5032.748 kilometers
- 2717.467 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- 3119.541 miles
- 5020.414 kilometers
- 2710.807 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 Columbus to Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Anchorage?
The time difference between Columbus and Anchorage is 4 hours. Anchorage is 4 hours behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from Columbus to Anchorage generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 770 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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 |