How far is Valdez, AK from Anchorage, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Valdez and Anchorage is 118.46 miles (190.65 km).
Flight distance from Valdez, AK to Anchorage, AK is 118.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Valdez to Anchorage with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Valdez, Alaska to Anchorage, Alaska is: 299.44 miles (481.9 km) by car.
Driving from Valdez to Anchorage will take approximately 05 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Valdez
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 3843 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°7'51"N 146°20'54"W |
| Latitude | 61.1308300 |
| Longitude | -146.3483300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Anchorage: (-149.900352,61.218324)
Estimated Travel Time Between Valdez and Anchorage
The distance between Valdez and Anchorage is 482 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 21 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 Valdez and Anchorage. The current time is 22:36:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40 liters (10.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Valdez and Anchorage.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Valdez to Anchorage is $45.79 (diesel $48.77).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $45.79 | $48.2 | $50.34 | $48.77 |
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 April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Valdez and Anchorage (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
