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How far is Beckley, WV, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Beckley (Raleigh County Memorial Airport) is 3225 miles / 5191 kilometers / 2803 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Beckley (BKW) is 4043 miles / 6507 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 6 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Raleigh County Memorial Airport

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3225
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5191
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2803
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Distance from Fairbanks to Beckley

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3225.481 miles
  • 5190.908 kilometers
  • 2802.866 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
  • 3218.399 miles
  • 5179.511 kilometers
  • 2796.712 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 Beckley?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Raleigh County Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Beckley generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 797 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 Beckley

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW).

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 Raleigh County Memorial Airport
City: Beckley, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKW
ICAO Code: KBKW
Coordinates: 37°47′14″N, 81°7′27″W