How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 2962 miles / 4766 kilometers / 2574 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Indianapolis (IND) is 3677 miles / 5918 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 5 minutes.

Distance from Fairbanks to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2961.579 miles
• 4766.200 kilometers
• 2573.542 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

• 2954.839 miles
• 4755.352 kilometers
• 2567.685 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 Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Indianapolis?

The time difference between Fairbanks and Indianapolis is 4 hours. Indianapolis is 4 hours ahead of Fairbanks.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Indianapolis generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 727 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 Indianapolis

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

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	Indianapolis International Airport
City:	Indianapolis, IN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	IND
ICAO Code:	KIND
Coordinates:	39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W