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How far is Anchorage, AK, from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 4489 miles / 7225 kilometers / 3901 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

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7225
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3901
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Distance from London to Anchorage

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4489.122 miles
  • 7224.541 kilometers
  • 3900.940 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
  • 4474.155 miles
  • 7200.454 kilometers
  • 3887.934 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 London to Anchorage?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 8 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

On average, flying from London to Anchorage generates about 518 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 518 kilograms equals 1 142 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Anchorage

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
Destination Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
City: Anchorage, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ANC
ICAO Code: PANC
Coordinates: 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W