How far is North Pole, AK from Anchorage, AK?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between North Pole and Anchorage is 256.85 miles (413.36 km).

Flight distance from North Pole, AK to Anchorage, AK is 256.85 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 44 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 40 minutes to travel from North Pole to Anchorage with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from North Pole, Alaska to Anchorage, Alaska is: 371.61 miles (598.05 km) by car.

Driving from North Pole to Anchorage will take approximately 06 hours 15 minutes.

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#1 North Pole

City in Alaska, USA

Population 2108
GPS Coordinates 64°45'4"N 147°20'58"W
Latitude 64.7511100
Longitude -147.3494400
Altitude 147
Country United States
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#2 Anchorage

The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area. It is located on Cook Inlet in south-central Alaska. Anchorage is known for its mountains, its glaciers, and its many attractions, such as the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center and the Alaska Zoo.

Population 294356
GPS Coordinates 61°13'5"N 149°54'1"W
Latitude 61.2180600
Longitude -149.9002800
Altitude 31
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between North Pole and Anchorage

The distance between North Pole and Anchorage is 598 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 38 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between North Pole and Anchorage. The current time is 01:27:27.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 12 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 09 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 07 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 06 hours 11 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 57 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 38 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 49.64 liters (13.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between North Pole and Anchorage.
The estimated cost of gas to go from North Pole to Anchorage is $56.83 (diesel $60.53).

Alaska gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $4.33 $4.56 $4.76 $4.62
Total $56.83 $59.82 $62.47 $60.53

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Alaska ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.334 (Diesel $4.616) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between North Pole and Anchorage (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Juneau, AK to North Pole 721.92 miles (1162 km)

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Driving distance from Ketchikan, AK to North Pole 1545.51 miles (2487 km)

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Driving distance from Sitka, AK to North Pole 872.22 miles (1404 km)

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Driving distance from Eagle River, AK to North Pole 357.44 miles (575 km)

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Driving distance from Fairbanks, AK to North Pole 13.55 miles (22 km)

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Driving distance from Kenai, AK to North Pole 527.69 miles (849 km)

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Driving distance from Palmer, AK to North Pole 341.42 miles (549 km)

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Driving distance from Wasilla, AK to North Pole 328.16 miles (528 km)

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