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How far is Anchorage, AK, from Idaho Falls, ID?

The distance between Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 1972 miles / 3173 kilometers / 1713 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Anchorage (ANC) is 2773 miles / 4462 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 18 minutes.

Idaho Falls Regional Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

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Distance from Idaho Falls to Anchorage

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1971.742 miles
  • 3173.211 kilometers
  • 1713.397 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
  • 1967.364 miles
  • 3166.165 kilometers
  • 1709.592 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 Idaho Falls to Anchorage?

The estimated flight time from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

On average, flying from Idaho Falls to Anchorage generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Idaho Falls to Anchorage

See the map of the shortest flight path between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

Airport information

Origin Idaho Falls Regional Airport
City: Idaho Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IDA
ICAO Code: KIDA
Coordinates: 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″W
Destination 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