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How far is Arcata, CA, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1898 miles / 3055 kilometers / 1650 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Arcata (ACV) is 2819 miles / 4537 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 42 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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1898
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Distance from Fairbanks to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1898.462 miles
  • 3055.278 kilometers
  • 1649.718 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
  • 1895.888 miles
  • 3051.135 kilometers
  • 1647.481 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 Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Arcata generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 459 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 Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

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 Arcata–Eureka Airport
City: Arcata, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACV
ICAO Code: KACV
Coordinates: 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W