How far is Anchorage, AK, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 2861 miles / 4605 kilometers / 2486 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Anchorage (ANC) is 3619 miles / 5824 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 46 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2861.172 miles
- 4604.611 kilometers
- 2486.291 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- 2853.880 miles
- 4592.874 kilometers
- 2479.954 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 Chicago to Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Anchorage?
The time difference between Chicago and Anchorage is 3 hours. Anchorage is 3 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from Chicago to Anchorage generates about 318 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 318 kilograms equals 700 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |