How far is Detroit, MI, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2906 miles / 4677 kilometers / 2525 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Detroit (DTW) is 3757 miles / 6047 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 22 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2906.063 miles
- 4676.856 kilometers
- 2525.300 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- 2898.713 miles
- 4665.026 kilometers
- 2518.913 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 6 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Detroit?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Detroit is 4 hours. Detroit is 4 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Detroit generates about 323 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 323 kilograms equals 712 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |