How to travel from Detroit to Anchorage, United States of America

The distance between Detroit and Anchorage is around 3,100 miles (4,988km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 9h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Detroit to Anchorage by plane, bus, train 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 Detroit (DTW) to Anchorage (ANC).

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Flight time8h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $435
Operated by

United Airlines

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3 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to Anchorage.

  • Duration3 days 1h
  • Distance3,916 miles (6,302km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Detroit and Anchorage

There are several options for getting from Detroit to Anchorage by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around $410 and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 9h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $435.

The distance between Detroit and Anchorage is around 3,100 miles (4,988km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,978 miles (4,792km)

It takes around 9h 30m to get from Detroit and Anchorage by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3 days 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Detroit to Anchorage is to fly which takes around 9h 30m and will set you back approx $435.

The cheapest way to travel between Detroit and Anchorage, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around $410 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Detroit and Anchorage. We recommend that you fly from Detroit (DTW) to Anchorage (ANC). instead which will take 9h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Detroit and Anchorage. We recommend that you fly from Detroit (DTW) to Anchorage (ANC). instead which will take 9h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Detroit and Anchorage. Flights depart from Detroit (DTW) and arrive at Anchorage (ANC) - via Chicago O'Hare (ORD). The flight takes around 8h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Detroit to Anchorage. There is however a flight that goes via Chicago O'Hare (ORD). This services will take at least 9h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Detroit to Anchorage typically takes around 8h 10m. Flights depart from Detroit (DTW) and and arrive into Anchorage (ANC).

The closest major airport to Anchorage is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) (ANC) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Anchorage. Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) (ENA) and Mudhole Smith Airport (CDV) (CDV) 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 Detroit and Anchorage. The distance is around 3,916 miles (6,302km) by road and it will take around 3 days 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Detroit to Anchorage is to fly which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around $435.

How do I get from Detroit to Anchorage

Compare travel optionsbetween Detroit and Anchorage

Transport options from Detroit to Anchorage
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
9h 30m
$435
hourly4,988km (3,100 miles)
Bus and Plane10h 20m
$660
twice daily5,051km (3,139 miles)
Bus to Flint, MI, plane11h 15m
$410
once daily5,123km (3,183 miles)
Train and Plane13h 10m
$955
every 20 mins5,057km (3,142 miles)
Drive
3 days 1h
$385
on demand6,302km (3,916 miles)

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Airports near Anchorage

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

ANC
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
International Airport
Distance
4 miles (7km) from Anchorage
ENA
Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64 miles (103km) from Anchorage
CDV
Mudhole Smith Airport (CDV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
157 miles (253km) from Anchorage