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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Charleston, WV?

The distance between Charleston (Yeager Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3178 miles / 5114 kilometers / 2761 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charleston (CRW) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3982 miles / 6409 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 54 minutes.

Yeager Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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3178
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Distance from Charleston to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3177.669 miles
  • 5113.962 kilometers
  • 2761.318 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
  • 3170.559 miles
  • 5102.520 kilometers
  • 2755.141 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 Charleston to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Yeager Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yeager Airport (CRW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Charleston to Fairbanks generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 784 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charleston to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yeager Airport (CRW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Yeager Airport
City: Charleston, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CRW
ICAO Code: KCRW
Coordinates: 38°22′23″N, 81°35′35″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