How far is Columbus, OH, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 3046 miles / 4902 kilometers / 2647 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Columbus (CMH) is 3813 miles / 6136 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 3 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3045.709 miles
- 4901.593 kilometers
- 2646.648 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- 3038.541 miles
- 4890.058 kilometers
- 2640.420 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Columbus generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 749 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
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 | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |