How far is Anchorage, AK, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 2986 miles / 4805 kilometers / 2594 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Anchorage (ANC) is 3821 miles / 6149 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 18 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2985.522 miles
- 4804.733 kilometers
- 2594.348 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- 2977.656 miles
- 4792.073 kilometers
- 2587.512 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 Detroit to Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Anchorage?
The time difference between Detroit and Anchorage is 4 hours. Anchorage is 4 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from Detroit to Anchorage generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 733 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |