How far is Anchorage, AK, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 2518 miles / 4053 kilometers / 2188 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Anchorage (ANC) is 3218 miles / 5179 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 15 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2518.468 miles
- 4053.081 kilometers
- 2188.489 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- 2511.585 miles
- 4042.005 kilometers
- 2182.508 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 Minneapolis to Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Anchorage?
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Anchorage generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 611 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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 |
Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Anchorage (ANC)
| Delta Air Lines |