Distance from Anchorage to Washington, D.C.

5,423 km · 3,370 miles as the crow flies, about 7 h 17 min by air.

Air route

61.2200°, -149.9002° · America/Anchorage

38.8995°, -77.0094° · America/New York

Flight distance (great circle)
5,423km
Est. flight time
7 h 17 min
Initial bearing
82°E
Time difference
+4 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 5,410 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Anchorage to Washington, D.C. at a glance

Straight-line distance5,423 km / 3,370 mi / 2,928 nmi
Estimated flight time7 h 17 min
Initial bearing82° (E)
Halfway point55.640°, -103.584°
Anchorage coordinates61.22°, -149.9002°
Washington, D.C. coordinates38.8995°, -77.0094°

Time difference: Anchorage and Washington, D.C.. Local time: Anchorage · Washington, D.C.. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Washington, D.C..

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Anchorage from Washington, D.C.?

5,423 km (3,370 miles, 2,928 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 Washington, D.C.?

About 7 h 17 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 Washington, D.C. from Anchorage?

The great-circle route leaves Anchorage on an initial bearing of 82° (E). The halfway point is near 55.64°, -103.58°.