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How far is Bloomington, IL, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) is 2841 miles / 4572 kilometers / 2469 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Bloomington (BMI) is 3547 miles / 5709 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 29 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Central Illinois Regional Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Bloomington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2840.978 miles
  • 4572.110 kilometers
  • 2468.742 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
  • 2834.452 miles
  • 4561.608 kilometers
  • 2463.071 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 Bloomington?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Bloomington generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 695 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 Bloomington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI).

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 Central Illinois Regional Airport
City: Bloomington, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BMI
ICAO Code: KBMI
Coordinates: 40°28′37″N, 88°54′57″W