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How far is Champaign, IL, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 2885 miles / 4643 kilometers / 2507 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Champaign (CMI) is 3604 miles / 5800 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 30 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Champaign

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2884.816 miles
  • 4642.662 kilometers
  • 2506.837 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
  • 2878.268 miles
  • 4632.123 kilometers
  • 2501.146 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 Champaign?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Champaign generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 707 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 Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

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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 University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″W