Distance between Seattle, WA (SEA) and Anchorage, AK (ANC)
Distance from Seattle to Anchorage (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 1448 miles / 2331 kilometers / 1259 nautical miles.
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How far is Anchorage from Seattle?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Seattle and Anchorage. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1448.451 miles
- 2331.055 kilometers
- 1258.669 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1445.088 miles
- 2325.644 kilometers
- 1255.747 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is 3 hours 14 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Seattle and Anchorage is 1 hour. Anchorage is 1 hour behind Seattle.
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Seattle, WA
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 168 kg (371 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |
| B | 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 |
Seattle to Anchorage flight path
Shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
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