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How far is Flagstaff, AZ, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Flagstaff (Flagstaff Pulliam Airport) is 2539 miles / 4086 kilometers / 2207 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Flagstaff (FLG) is 3395 miles / 5463 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 35 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Flagstaff Pulliam Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Flagstaff

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2539.218 miles
  • 4086.475 kilometers
  • 2206.520 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
  • 2536.154 miles
  • 4081.545 kilometers
  • 2203.858 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 Flagstaff?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Flagstaff generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 617 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 Flagstaff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG).

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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 Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
City: Flagstaff, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLG
ICAO Code: KFLG
Coordinates: 35°8′18″N, 111°40′15″W