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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Appleton, WI?

The distance between Appleton (Appleton International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2639 miles / 4247 kilometers / 2293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Appleton (ATW) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3367 miles / 5419 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 14 minutes.

Appleton International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Appleton to Fairbanks

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Appleton to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2639.096 miles
  • 4247.213 kilometers
  • 2293.312 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2632.165 miles
  • 4236.060 kilometers
  • 2287.289 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Appleton to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Appleton International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Appleton International Airport (ATW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Appleton to Fairbanks generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Appleton to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Appleton International Airport (ATW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Appleton International Airport
City: Appleton, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATW
ICAO Code: KATW
Coordinates: 44°15′29″N, 88°31′8″W
Destination Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W