Distance from Anchorage to Phoenix

4,091 km · 2,542 miles as the crow flies, about 5 h 37 min by air.

Air route

61.2200°, -149.9002° · America/Anchorage

33.5400°, -112.0700° · America/Phoenix

Flight distance (great circle)
4,091km
Est. flight time
5 h 37 min
Initial bearing
121°ESE
Time difference
+1 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 4,087 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Anchorage to Phoenix at a glance

Straight-line distance4,091 km / 2,542 mi / 2,209 nmi
Estimated flight time5 h 37 min
Initial bearing121° (ESE)
Halfway point48.841°, -125.743°
Anchorage coordinates61.22°, -149.9002°
Phoenix coordinates33.54°, -112.07°

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Anchorage from Phoenix?

4,091 km (2,542 miles, 2,209 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 Phoenix?

About 5 h 37 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 Phoenix from Anchorage?

The great-circle route leaves Anchorage on an initial bearing of 121° (ESE). The halfway point is near 48.84°, -125.74°.