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How far is Galway from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 4003 miles / 6442 kilometers / 3478 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Galway Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Galway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4002.773 miles
  • 6441.838 kilometers
  • 3478.314 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
  • 3988.914 miles
  • 6419.535 kilometers
  • 3466.272 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 Galway?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Galway Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Galway generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 007 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Galway

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

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 Galway Airport
City: Galway
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: GWY
ICAO Code: EICM
Coordinates: 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W