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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Bellingham, WA?

The distance between Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1447 miles / 2329 kilometers / 1257 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bellingham (BLI) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2163 miles / 3481 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 19 minutes.

Bellingham International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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1447
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1257
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Distance from Bellingham to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1447.053 miles
  • 2328.806 kilometers
  • 1257.454 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
  • 1443.800 miles
  • 2323.571 kilometers
  • 1254.628 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 Bellingham to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Bellingham International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Bellingham to Fairbanks generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bellingham to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″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