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How far is Eastsound, WA, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Eastsound (Orcas Island Airport) is 1443 miles / 2323 kilometers / 1254 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Eastsound (ESD) is 2228 miles / 3585 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 25 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Orcas Island Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Eastsound

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1443.451 miles
  • 2323.009 kilometers
  • 1254.325 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
  • 1440.240 miles
  • 2317.842 kilometers
  • 1251.534 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 Eastsound?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Orcas Island Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Orcas Island Airport (ESD)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Eastsound generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 Eastsound

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Orcas Island Airport (ESD).

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 Orcas Island Airport
City: Eastsound, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ESD
ICAO Code: KORS
Coordinates: 48°42′29″N, 122°54′36″W