Distance from Los Angeles to Anchorage

3,778 km · 2,348 miles as the crow flies, about 5 h 13 min by air.

Air route

33.9900°, -118.1800° · America/Los Angeles

61.2200°, -149.9002° · America/Anchorage

Flight distance (great circle)
3,778km
Est. flight time
5 h 13 min
Initial bearing
333°NNW
Time difference
−1 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 3,775 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Los Angeles to Anchorage at a glance

Straight-line distance3,778 km / 2,348 mi / 2,040 nmi
Estimated flight time5 h 13 min
Initial bearing333° (NNW)
Halfway point48.630°, -129.730°
Los Angeles coordinates33.99°, -118.18°
Anchorage coordinates61.22°, -149.9002°

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Los Angeles from Anchorage?

3,778 km (2,348 miles, 2,040 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 Los Angeles to Anchorage?

About 5 h 13 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 Anchorage from Los Angeles?

The great-circle route leaves Los Angeles on an initial bearing of 333° (NNW). The halfway point is near 48.63°, -129.73°.