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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Burlington, IA?

The distance between Burlington (Southeast Iowa Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2759 miles / 4440 kilometers / 2397 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burlington (BRL) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3466 miles / 5578 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 4 minutes.

Southeast Iowa Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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2759
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2397
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Distance from Burlington to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2758.811 miles
  • 4439.876 kilometers
  • 2397.341 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
  • 2752.509 miles
  • 4429.734 kilometers
  • 2391.865 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 Burlington to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Southeast Iowa Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Burlington to Fairbanks generates about 306 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 306 kilograms equals 674 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Burlington to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
City: Burlington, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRL
ICAO Code: KBRL
Coordinates: 40°46′59″N, 91°7′31″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