Distance from San Diego to Anchorage by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Anchorage (AK) is 2451 miles or 3944 kilometers or 2129 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Anchorage is 3728 miles (6000 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 1277 miles or 2056 km.

San Diego to Anchorage Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Anchorage, AK

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Anchorage, Alaska is 3728 miles or 6000 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Anchorage, AK is 3728 miles or 6000 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Anchorage, Alaska.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Anchorage, Alaska is approximately 3728 miles (6000 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 71 to 72 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Diego, CA to Anchorage, AK

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Anchorage, AK?
The total driving time is 71 hours, 3 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Anchorage take?
San Diego and Anchorage are 71 hours 3 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 San Diego and Anchorage

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

Current local time in San Diego	Current local time in Anchorage
2025-12-18, 07:55:36 PST	2025-12-18, 06:55:36 AKST

How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Anchorage Alaska, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	3728 mi	6000 km	3237.4 nmi
Straight line distance	2451 mi	3944 km	2129 nmi
Difference	1277 mi	2056 km	1108 nmi

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