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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Chattanooga, TN?

The distance between Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3267 miles / 5257 kilometers / 2839 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chattanooga (CHA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4112 miles / 6618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 44 minutes.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Chattanooga to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3266.661 miles
  • 5257.181 kilometers
  • 2838.651 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
  • 3260.488 miles
  • 5247.247 kilometers
  • 2833.287 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 Chattanooga to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Chattanooga to Fairbanks generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 807 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chattanooga to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″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