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How far is Orchid Island from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 4872 miles / 7840 kilometers / 4233 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Lanyu Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4871.505 miles
  • 7839.927 kilometers
  • 4233.222 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
  • 4865.239 miles
  • 7829.843 kilometers
  • 4227.777 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 Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 9 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Orchid Island generates about 567 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 567 kilograms equals 1 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Orchid Island

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

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 Lanyu Airport
City: Orchid Island
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KYD
ICAO Code: RCLY
Coordinates: 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E