How far is Anchorage, AK, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 2846 miles / 4580 kilometers / 2473 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage (ANC) is 3601 miles / 5795 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 19 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2845.955 miles
- 4580.121 kilometers
- 2473.067 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- 2838.662 miles
- 4568.384 kilometers
- 2466.730 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 Chicago to Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 5 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Anchorage?
The time difference between Chicago and Anchorage is 3 hours. Anchorage is 3 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from Chicago to Anchorage generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 696 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage (ANC)
| Alaska Airlines |
| United Airlines |