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

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 2879 miles / 4634 kilometers / 2502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Decatur (DEC) is 3596 miles / 5787 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 25 minutes.

Distance from Fairbanks to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2879.375 miles
• 4633.904 kilometers
• 2502.108 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

• 2872.920 miles
• 4623.516 kilometers
• 2496.499 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Decatur Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Decatur?

The time difference between Fairbanks and Decatur is 3 hours. Decatur is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Decatur generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 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 Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

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	Decatur Airport
City:	Decatur, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DEC
ICAO Code:	KDEC
Coordinates:	39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W