How far is Seattle, WA, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1528 miles / 2459 kilometers / 1328 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Seattle (BFI) is 2253 miles / 3626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 8 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field
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Distance from Fairbanks to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1528.064 miles
- 2459.180 kilometers
- 1327.851 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- 1524.828 miles
- 2453.973 kilometers
- 1325.040 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Seattle?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Seattle is 1 hour. Seattle is 1 hour ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Seattle generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 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 Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |