How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Bedford, MA?
The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3246 miles / 5223 kilometers / 2820 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4384 miles / 7056 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 36 minutes.
Hanscom Field – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Bedford to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bedford to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3245.588 miles
- 5223.268 kilometers
- 2820.339 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- 3236.877 miles
- 5209.248 kilometers
- 2812.769 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 Bedford to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bedford and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Bedford and Fairbanks is 4 hours. Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Bedford.
Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Bedford to Fairbanks generates about 364 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 364 kilograms equals 802 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bedford to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Hanscom Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Bedford, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BED |
| ICAO Code: | KBED |
| Coordinates: | 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |