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How far is La Paz from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and La Paz (La Paz International Airport) is 3273 miles / 5267 kilometers / 2844 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to La Paz (LAP) is 4548 miles / 7320 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 58 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – La Paz International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to La Paz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3272.920 miles
  • 5267.254 kilometers
  • 2844.090 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
  • 3272.275 miles
  • 5266.216 kilometers
  • 2843.529 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 La Paz?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to La Paz International Airport is 6 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and La Paz International Airport (LAP)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to La Paz generates about 367 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 367 kilograms equals 809 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 La Paz

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and La Paz International Airport (LAP).

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 La Paz International Airport
City: La Paz
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LAP
ICAO Code: MMLP
Coordinates: 24°4′21″N, 110°21′43″W