How far is Anchorage, AK, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 2451 miles / 3945 kilometers / 2130 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Anchorage (ANC) is 3732 miles / 6006 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 43 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2451.446 miles
- 3945.221 kilometers
- 2130.249 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- 2449.347 miles
- 3941.843 kilometers
- 2128.425 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 San Diego to Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Anchorage?
The time difference between San Diego and Anchorage is 1 hour. Anchorage is 1 hour behind San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from San Diego to Anchorage generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 594 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |