How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Columbia, MO?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2841 miles / 4571 kilometers / 2468 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3589 miles / 5776 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 25 minutes.

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)

• 2840.595 miles
• 4571.494 kilometers
• 2468.409 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

• 2834.665 miles
• 4561.951 kilometers
• 2463.257 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 Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Fairbanks?

The time difference between Columbia and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Columbia to Fairbanks generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 695 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 Regional Airport (COU) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin	Columbia Regional Airport
City:	Columbia, MO
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	COU
ICAO Code:	KCOU
Coordinates:	38°49′5″N, 92°13′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