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How far is Nantucket, MA, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Nantucket (Nantucket Memorial Airport) is 3351 miles / 5392 kilometers / 2912 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Nantucket (ACK) is 4476 miles / 7203 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 20 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Nantucket Memorial Airport

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2912
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Distance from Fairbanks to Nantucket

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3350.685 miles
  • 5392.406 kilometers
  • 2911.666 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
  • 3341.955 miles
  • 5378.355 kilometers
  • 2904.079 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 Fairbanks to Nantucket?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Nantucket Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Nantucket generates about 376 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 376 kilograms equals 830 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Nantucket

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Nantucket Memorial Airport
City: Nantucket, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACK
ICAO Code: KACK
Coordinates: 41°15′11″N, 70°3′36″W