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How far is Charlotte, NC, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 3381 miles / 5442 kilometers / 2938 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Charlotte (CLT) is 4243 miles / 6828 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 47 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Charlotte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3381.306 miles
  • 5441.685 kilometers
  • 2938.275 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
  • 3374.606 miles
  • 5430.902 kilometers
  • 2932.452 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 Charlotte?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 6 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Charlotte generates about 380 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 380 kilograms equals 838 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 Charlotte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W