How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Carlsbad, NM?
The distance between Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2898 miles / 4663 kilometers / 2518 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Carlsbad (CNM) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3657 miles / 5885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 3 minutes.
Cavern City Air Terminal – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Carlsbad to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Carlsbad to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2897.524 miles
- 4663.113 kilometers
- 2517.880 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- 2894.139 miles
- 4657.665 kilometers
- 2514.938 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 Carlsbad to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Cavern City Air Terminal to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Carlsbad and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Carlsbad and Fairbanks is 2 hours. Fairbanks is 2 hours behind Carlsbad.
Flight carbon footprint between Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Carlsbad to Fairbanks generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 710 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Carlsbad to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Cavern City Air Terminal |
|---|---|
| City: | Carlsbad, NM |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CNM |
| ICAO Code: | KCNM |
| Coordinates: | 32°20′15″N, 104°15′46″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 |