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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Wilkes-Barre, PA?

The distance between Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3180 miles / 5118 kilometers / 2764 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilkes-Barre (AVP) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4192 miles / 6746 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 19 minutes.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Wilkes-Barre to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3180.424 miles
  • 5118.397 kilometers
  • 2763.713 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
  • 3172.302 miles
  • 5105.325 kilometers
  • 2756.655 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 Wilkes-Barre to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Wilkes-Barre to Fairbanks generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 785 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilkes-Barre to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
City: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AVP
ICAO Code: KAVP
Coordinates: 41°20′18″N, 75°43′24″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