How to travel from Anchorage to Jefferson City, United States of America

The distance between Anchorage and Jefferson City is around 3,180 miles (5,118km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Anchorage to Jefferson City by plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Columbia (COU).

  • Duration8hrs
  • Flight time7h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $700
Operated by

American Airlines

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Drive

Drive to Jefferson City.

  • Duration2 days 22h
  • Distance3,716 miles (5,981km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Anchorage and Jefferson City

There are several options for getting from Anchorage to Jefferson City by plane and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $700 and will take around 8hrs.

The distance between Anchorage and Jefferson City is around 3,180 miles (5,118km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,876 miles (4,628km)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Anchorage and Jefferson City by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 22h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Anchorage to Jefferson City is to fly which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx $700.

The cheapest way to travel between Anchorage and Jefferson City, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $700 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Anchorage and Jefferson City. We recommend that you fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Columbia (COU). instead which will take 8hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Anchorage and Jefferson City. We recommend that you fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Columbia (COU). instead which will take 8hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Anchorage and Jefferson City. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and arrive at Columbia (COU) - via Chicago O'Hare (ORD). The flight takes around 7h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Anchorage to Jefferson City. There is however a flight that goes via Chicago O'Hare (ORD). This services will take at least 8hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Anchorage to Jefferson City typically takes around 7h 15m. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and and arrive into Columbia (COU).

The closest major airport to Jefferson City is Columbia Regional Airport (COU) (COU) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Jefferson City. St. Louis International Airport (STL) (STL) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (MCI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Anchorage and Jefferson City. The distance is around 3,716 miles (5,981km) by road and it will take around 2 days 22h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Anchorage to Jefferson City is to fly which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around $700.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Anchorage and Jefferson City

Transport options from Anchorage to Jefferson City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
8hrs
$700
every 15 mins5,118km (3,180 miles)
Drive
2 days 22h
$365
on demand5,981km (3,716 miles)

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Airports near Jefferson City

The following major airports near Jefferson City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

COU
Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17 miles (27km) from Jefferson City
STL
St. Louis International Airport (STL)
International Airport
Distance
97 miles (157km) from Jefferson City
MCI
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
International Airport
Distance
146 miles (234km) from Jefferson City