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How far is Mesa, AZ, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 2654 miles / 4272 kilometers / 2307 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Mesa (AZA) is 3565 miles / 5738 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 42 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Mesa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2654.484 miles
  • 4271.978 kilometers
  • 2306.684 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
  • 2651.759 miles
  • 4267.592 kilometers
  • 2304.315 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 Mesa?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 5 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Mesa generates about 293 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 293 kilograms equals 647 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 Mesa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).

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 Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W