How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1528 miles / 2459 kilometers / 1328 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2254 miles / 3627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 10 minutes.
Seattle Boeing Field – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1528.064 miles
- 2459.180 kilometers
- 1327.851 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- 1524.828 miles
- 2453.973 kilometers
- 1325.040 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 Seattle to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Seattle and Fairbanks is 1 hour. Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Seattle to Fairbanks generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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 |