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How far is Akureyri from Anchorage, AK?

The distance between Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) and Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) is 3349 miles / 5389 kilometers / 2910 nautical miles.

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport – Akureyri Airport

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Distance from Anchorage to Akureyri

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Anchorage to Akureyri. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3348.654 miles
  • 5389.137 kilometers
  • 2909.901 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
  • 3336.041 miles
  • 5368.837 kilometers
  • 2898.940 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 Anchorage to Akureyri?

The estimated flight time from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Akureyri Airport is 6 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Akureyri Airport (AEY)

On average, flying from Anchorage to Akureyri generates about 376 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 376 kilograms equals 829 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Anchorage to Akureyri

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Akureyri Airport (AEY).

Airport information

Origin Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
City: Anchorage, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ANC
ICAO Code: PANC
Coordinates: 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W
Destination Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W