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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Asheville, NC?

The distance between Asheville (Asheville Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3321 miles / 5345 kilometers / 2886 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Asheville (AVL) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4133 miles / 6652 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 50 minutes.

Asheville Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Asheville to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3321.161 miles
  • 5344.891 kilometers
  • 2886.010 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
  • 3314.609 miles
  • 5334.345 kilometers
  • 2880.316 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 Asheville to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Asheville Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Asheville to Fairbanks generates about 373 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 373 kilograms equals 822 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Asheville to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Asheville Regional Airport
City: Asheville, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AVL
ICAO Code: KAVL
Coordinates: 35°26′10″N, 82°32′30″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