How far is Anchorage, AK, from Portland, ME?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 3337 miles / 5370 kilometers / 2899 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Anchorage (ANC) is 4598 miles / 7399 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 27 minutes.
Portland International Jetport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from Portland to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3336.546 miles
- 5369.650 kilometers
- 2899.379 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- 3327.061 miles
- 5354.386 kilometers
- 2891.137 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 Portland to Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 6 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Anchorage?
The time difference between Portland and Anchorage is 4 hours. Anchorage is 4 hours behind Portland.
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from Portland to Anchorage generates about 375 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 375 kilograms equals 826 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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 |