How far is Anchorage, AK, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 3385 miles / 5448 kilometers / 2942 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Anchorage (ANC) is 4420 miles / 7114 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 36 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from New York to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3385.460 miles
- 5448.369 kilometers
- 2941.884 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- 3376.627 miles
- 5434.155 kilometers
- 2934.209 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 New York to Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 6 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Anchorage?
The time difference between New York and Anchorage is 4 hours. Anchorage is 4 hours behind New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from New York to Anchorage generates about 381 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 381 kilograms equals 839 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 |