Distance from Anchorage to Boston

5,437 km · 3,379 miles as the crow flies, about 7 h 18 min by air.

Air route

61.2200°, -149.9002° · America/Anchorage

42.3300°, -71.0700° · America/New York

Flight distance (great circle)
5,437km
Est. flight time
7 h 18 min
Initial bearing
75°ENE
Time difference
+4 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 5,422 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Anchorage to Boston at a glance

Straight-line distance5,437 km / 3,379 mi / 2,936 nmi
Estimated flight time7 h 18 min
Initial bearing75° (ENE)
Halfway point58.301°, -100.638°
Anchorage coordinates61.22°, -149.9002°
Boston coordinates42.33°, -71.07°

Time difference: Anchorage and Boston. Local time: Anchorage · Boston. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Boston.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Anchorage from Boston?

5,437 km (3,379 miles, 2,936 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.

How long is the flight from Anchorage to Boston?

About 7 h 18 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.

Which direction is Boston from Anchorage?

The great-circle route leaves Anchorage on an initial bearing of 75° (ENE). The halfway point is near 58.30°, -100.64°.