How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3451 miles / 5554 kilometers / 2999 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4279 miles / 6886 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 30 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3451.377 miles
- 5554.452 kilometers
- 2999.164 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- 3444.923 miles
- 5544.065 kilometers
- 2993.556 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 Columbia to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 7 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Columbia and Fairbanks is 4 hours. Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Columbia to Fairbanks generates about 389 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 389 kilograms equals 857 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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 |