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How far is Columbus, GA, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 3424 miles / 5510 kilometers / 2975 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Columbus (CSG) is 4312 miles / 6939 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 21 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan 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)
  • 3423.974 miles
  • 5510.353 kilometers
  • 2975.352 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
  • 3418.242 miles
  • 5501.127 kilometers
  • 2970.371 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 6 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Columbus generates about 385 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 385 kilograms equals 850 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W