How far is Anchorage, AK, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 2045 miles / 3291 kilometers / 1777 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Anchorage (ANC) is 3198 miles / 5147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 4 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2044.994 miles
- 3291.098 kilometers
- 1777.051 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- 2042.641 miles
- 3287.311 kilometers
- 1775.006 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 Jose to Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Anchorage?
The time difference between San Jose and Anchorage is 1 hour. Anchorage is 1 hour behind San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from San Jose to Anchorage generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 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 Jose to Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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 |