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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 3309 miles / 5325 kilometers / 2875 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Birmingham (BHM) is 4136 miles / 6656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 29 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3308.747 miles
  • 5324.912 kilometers
  • 2875.223 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
  • 3303.025 miles
  • 5315.704 kilometers
  • 2870.251 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 Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Birmingham generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 819 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 Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

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 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W