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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Columbus, GA?

The distance between Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3424 miles / 5510 kilometers / 2975 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CSG) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4277 miles / 6883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 19 minutes.

Columbus Metropolitan 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)
  • 3423.974 miles
  • 5510.353 kilometers
  • 2975.352 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
  • 3418.242 miles
  • 5501.127 kilometers
  • 2970.371 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Columbus to Fairbanks generates about 385 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 385 kilograms equals 850 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″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