How far is Boston, MA, from Anchorage, AK?
The distance between Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 3383 miles / 5444 kilometers / 2939 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Anchorage (ANC) to Boston (BOS) is 4502 miles / 7246 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 43 minutes.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport – Logan International Airport
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Distance from Anchorage to Boston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Anchorage to Boston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3382.705 miles
- 5443.936 kilometers
- 2939.490 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- 3373.396 miles
- 5428.955 kilometers
- 2931.401 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 Boston?
The estimated flight time from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Logan International Airport is 6 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Boston?
The time difference between Anchorage and Boston is 4 hours. Boston is 4 hours ahead of Anchorage.
Flight carbon footprint between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Logan International Airport (BOS)
On average, flying from Anchorage to Boston generates about 380 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 380 kilograms equals 838 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Anchorage to Boston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Logan International Airport (BOS).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W |