How far is Anchorage, AK, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 3439 miles / 5535 kilometers / 2989 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Anchorage (ANC) is 4417 miles / 7109 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 39 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3439.400 miles
- 5535.178 kilometers
- 2988.757 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- 3431.366 miles
- 5522.248 kilometers
- 2981.775 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 Richmond to Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 7 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Anchorage?
The time difference between Richmond and Anchorage is 4 hours. Anchorage is 4 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from Richmond to Anchorage generates about 387 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 387 kilograms equals 854 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |