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How far is Chattanooga, TN, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 3267 miles / 5257 kilometers / 2839 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 4106 miles / 6608 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 37 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Chattanooga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3266.661 miles
  • 5257.181 kilometers
  • 2838.651 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
  • 3260.488 miles
  • 5247.247 kilometers
  • 2833.287 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 Chattanooga?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 6 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Chattanooga generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 807 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 Chattanooga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).

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 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W