How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3046 miles / 4902 kilometers / 2647 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3818 miles / 6144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 9 minutes.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3045.709 miles
- 4901.593 kilometers
- 2646.648 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- 3038.541 miles
- 4890.058 kilometers
- 2640.420 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 Columbus to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Columbus and Fairbanks is 4 hours. Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Columbus to Fairbanks generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 749 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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 |