Distance from Sacramento to Anchorage by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Sacramento (CA) to Anchorage (AK) is 1979 miles or 3185 kilometers or 1719 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Sacramento to Anchorage is 3019 miles (4860 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 1040 miles or 1675 km.

Flight distance from Sacramento, CA to Anchorage, AK in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Sacramento and Anchorage is 1979 miles or 3185 km.
The nearest airport to Sacramento, is Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and the nearest airport to Anchorage, is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

What is the average flight time from Sacramento to Anchorage?

Flight time from Sacramento, CA to Anchorage, AK is 4 hours 33 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Sacramento to Anchorage Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Sacramento, CA and Anchorage, AK
This map shows the distance from Sacramento, CA, Usa to Anchorage, AK, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Sacramento, California to Anchorage, Alaska is displayed below.

Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Anchorage, AK

The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Anchorage, Alaska is 3019 miles or 4860 km.
The total driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Anchorage, AK is 3019 miles or 4860 kilometers. Your trip begins in Sacramento, California. It ends in Anchorage, Alaska.
The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Anchorage, Alaska is approximately 3019 miles (4860 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 64 to 65 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Sacramento, CA to Anchorage, AK

How long is the drive from Sacramento, CA to Anchorage, AK?
The total driving time is 64 hours, 15 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Sacramento to Anchorage take?
Sacramento and Anchorage are 64 hours 15 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Sacramento and Anchorage

Time difference between Sacramento (CA) and Anchorage (AK) is 1 Hours.
Anchorage time is 1 Hours behind Sacramento.

Current local time in SacramentoCurrent local time in Anchorage
2025-12-19, 10:55:37 PST2025-12-19, 09:55:37 AKST
How Far is it Between Sacramento California, USA and Anchorage Alaska, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Sacramento, CA and Anchorage, AK in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 3019 mi 4860 km 2621.7 nmi
Straight line distance 1979 mi 3185 km 1719 nmi
Difference 1040 mi 1675 km 902 nmi

Sacramento Details

Sacramento is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 34' 53.7'' Longitude: W 121° 29' 39.8''
Latitude38.58157
Longitude-121.4944
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Sacramento

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Anchorage Details

Anchorage is located in Alaska, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 61° 13' 5'' Longitude: W 149° 54' 1''
Latitude61.21806
Longitude-149.90028
StateAlaska
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Sacramento, CA and Anchorage, AK
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 101 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 75 hours 56 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 67 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 60 hours 45 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 55 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 50 hours 37 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 46 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 43 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 40 hours 30 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 37 hours 58 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 35 hours 44 minutes