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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Bangor, ME?

The distance between Bangor (Bangor International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3184 miles / 5125 kilometers / 2767 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangor (BGR) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4343 miles / 6989 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 57 minutes.

Bangor International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Bangor to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3184.473 miles
  • 5124.913 kilometers
  • 2767.232 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
  • 3175.330 miles
  • 5110.198 kilometers
  • 2759.286 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 Bangor to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Bangor International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bangor International Airport (BGR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Bangor to Fairbanks generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 786 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangor to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Bangor International Airport
City: Bangor, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BGR
ICAO Code: KBGR
Coordinates: 44°48′26″N, 68°49′41″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