How far is Anchorage, AK, from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 1330 miles / 2141 kilometers / 1156 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Anchorage (ANC) is 2299 miles / 3700 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 48 minutes.
Vancouver International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from Vancouver to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1330.314 miles
- 2140.933 kilometers
- 1156.011 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- 1326.981 miles
- 2135.568 kilometers
- 1153.115 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 Vancouver to Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Anchorage?
The time difference between Vancouver and Anchorage is 1 hour. Anchorage is 1 hour behind Vancouver.
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Anchorage generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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 |