How far is Anchorage, AK, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 3480 miles / 5601 kilometers / 3024 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Anchorage (ANC) is 4397 miles / 7076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 43 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3480.365 miles
- 5601.105 kilometers
- 3024.355 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- 3472.751 miles
- 5588.851 kilometers
- 3017.738 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 Raleigh to Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 7 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Anchorage?
The time difference between Raleigh and Anchorage is 4 hours. Anchorage is 4 hours behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Anchorage generates about 392 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 392 kilograms equals 865 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |