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How far is Rishiri from Anchorage, AK?

The distance between Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) and Rishiri (Rishiri Airport) is 2901 miles / 4668 kilometers / 2521 nautical miles.

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport – Rishiri Airport

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Distance from Anchorage to Rishiri

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2900.660 miles
  • 4668.160 kilometers
  • 2520.605 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
  • 2892.308 miles
  • 4654.719 kilometers
  • 2513.347 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 Rishiri?

The estimated flight time from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Rishiri Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Rishiri Airport (RIS)

On average, flying from Anchorage to Rishiri generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 711 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Anchorage to Rishiri

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

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 Rishiri Airport
City: Rishiri
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: RIS
ICAO Code: RJER
Coordinates: 45°14′31″N, 141°11′9″E