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How far is Eau Claire, WI, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Eau Claire (Chippewa Valley Regional Airport) is 2518 miles / 4053 kilometers / 2188 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Eau Claire (EAU) is 3177 miles / 5113 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 49 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Eau Claire

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2518.127 miles
  • 4052.533 kilometers
  • 2188.193 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
  • 2511.496 miles
  • 4041.861 kilometers
  • 2182.430 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 Eau Claire?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Eau Claire generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 611 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 Eau Claire

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU).

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 Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
City: Eau Claire, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EAU
ICAO Code: KEAU
Coordinates: 44°51′56″N, 91°29′3″W