How far is Buffalo, NY, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 3001 miles / 4830 kilometers / 2608 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Buffalo (BUF) is 3941 miles / 6343 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 6 minutes.

Distance from Fairbanks to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3001.312 miles
• 4830.143 kilometers
• 2608.069 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

• 2993.375 miles
• 4817.370 kilometers
• 2601.172 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 Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Buffalo?

The time difference between Fairbanks and Buffalo is 4 hours. Buffalo is 4 hours ahead of Fairbanks.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Buffalo generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 737 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 Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

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	Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City:	Buffalo, NY
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BUF
ICAO Code:	KBUF
Coordinates:	42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W