How far is Kirkwall from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 3706 miles / 5964 kilometers / 3220 nautical miles.
Fairbanks International Airport – Kirkwall Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Kirkwall
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3705.831 miles
- 5963.957 kilometers
- 3220.279 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- 3692.200 miles
- 5942.019 kilometers
- 3208.434 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 Kirkwall?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 7 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Kirkwall?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Kirkwall generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 926 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Kirkwall
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
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 | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |