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How far is Istanbul from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 5120 miles / 8240 kilometers / 4449 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Istanbul Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5120.087 miles
  • 8239.981 kilometers
  • 4449.234 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
  • 5105.384 miles
  • 8216.318 kilometers
  • 4436.457 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 10 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Istanbul generates about 599 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 599 kilograms equals 1 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Istanbul

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

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 Istanbul Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E