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How far is Anchorage, AK, from London?

The distance between London (London International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 3015 miles / 4853 kilometers / 2620 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (YXU) to Anchorage (ANC) is 3923 miles / 6313 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 10 minutes.

London International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

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3015
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Distance from London to Anchorage

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3015.392 miles
  • 4852.804 kilometers
  • 2620.304 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
  • 3007.193 miles
  • 4839.608 kilometers
  • 2613.179 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 London to Anchorage?

The estimated flight time from London International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 6 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London International Airport (YXU) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

On average, flying from London to Anchorage generates about 336 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 336 kilograms equals 741 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Anchorage

See the map of the shortest flight path between London International Airport (YXU) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

Airport information

Origin London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W
Destination Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
City: Anchorage, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ANC
ICAO Code: PANC
Coordinates: 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W