How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Anchorage, AK?
The distance between Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 2551 miles / 4106 kilometers / 2217 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Anchorage (ANC) to Phoenix (PHX) is 3654 miles / 5880 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 7 minutes.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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Distance from Anchorage to Phoenix
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Anchorage to Phoenix. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2551.419 miles
- 4106.110 kilometers
- 2217.122 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- 2548.513 miles
- 4101.434 kilometers
- 2214.597 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 Phoenix?
The estimated flight time from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Phoenix?
The time difference between Anchorage and Phoenix is 2 hours. Phoenix is 2 hours ahead of Anchorage.
Flight carbon footprint between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
On average, flying from Anchorage to Phoenix generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 620 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 Phoenix
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
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 | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |
Airlines flying from Anchorage (ANC) to Phoenix (PHX)
| American Airlines |