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How far is Basankusu from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Basankusu (Basankusu Airport) is 7835 miles / 12609 kilometers / 6808 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Basankusu Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Basankusu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7834.966 miles
  • 12609.155 kilometers
  • 6808.399 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
  • 7831.315 miles
  • 12603.280 kilometers
  • 6805.227 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 Basankusu?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Basankusu Airport is 15 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Basankusu Airport (BSU)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Basankusu generates about 974 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 974 kilograms equals 2 148 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Basankusu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Basankusu Airport (BSU).

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 Basankusu Airport
City: Basankusu
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: BSU
ICAO Code: FZEN
Coordinates: 1°13′28″N, 19°47′20″E