How far is Anchorage, AK, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 3375 miles / 5432 kilometers / 2933 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Anchorage (ANC) is 4411 miles / 7099 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 26 minutes.
New York LaGuardia 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)- 3374.978 miles
- 5431.501 kilometers
- 2932.776 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- 3366.142 miles
- 5417.281 kilometers
- 2925.098 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 LaGuardia Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 6 hours and 53 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from New York to Anchorage generates about 379 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 379 kilograms equals 836 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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 |