How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Boston, MA?
The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3260 miles / 5246 kilometers / 2833 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Boston (BOS) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4388 miles / 7062 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 32 minutes.
Logan International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Boston to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boston to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3259.831 miles
- 5246.189 kilometers
- 2832.716 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- 3251.098 miles
- 5232.135 kilometers
- 2825.127 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 Boston to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Boston and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Boston and Fairbanks is 4 hours. Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Boston.
Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Boston to Fairbanks generates about 365 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 365 kilograms equals 806 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Boston to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″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 |