Distance from New York to Anchorage

5,422 km · 3,369 miles as the crow flies, about 7 h 17 min by air.

Air route

40.7500°, -73.9800° · America/New York

61.2200°, -149.9002° · America/Anchorage

Flight distance (great circle)
5,422km
Est. flight time
7 h 17 min
Initial bearing
322°NW
Time difference
−4 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 5,408 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

New York to Anchorage at a glance

Straight-line distance5,422 km / 3,369 mi / 2,928 nmi
Estimated flight time7 h 17 min
Initial bearing322° (NW)
Halfway point57.041°, -102.077°
New York coordinates40.75°, -73.98°
Anchorage coordinates61.22°, -149.9002°

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is New York from Anchorage?

5,422 km (3,369 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 New York to Anchorage?

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 Anchorage from New York?

The great-circle route leaves New York on an initial bearing of 322° (NW). The halfway point is near 57.04°, -102.08°.