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How far is Islip, NY, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Islip (Long Island MacArthur Airport) is 3288 miles / 5292 kilometers / 2857 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Islip (ISP) is 4340 miles / 6985 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 13 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Long Island MacArthur Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Islip

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3288.338 miles
  • 5292.067 kilometers
  • 2857.488 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
  • 3279.983 miles
  • 5278.622 kilometers
  • 2850.228 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 Islip?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport is 6 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Islip generates about 369 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 369 kilograms equals 813 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 Islip

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP).

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 Long Island MacArthur Airport
City: Islip, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ISP
ICAO Code: KISP
Coordinates: 40°47′42″N, 73°6′0″W