How far is Columbus, OH, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 3055 miles / 4917 kilometers / 2655 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Columbus (LCK) is 3818 miles / 6144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 9 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3055.219 miles
- 4916.898 kilometers
- 2654.912 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- 3048.077 miles
- 4905.405 kilometers
- 2648.707 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Columbus generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 751 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
Airport information
Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
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City: | Fairbanks, AK |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | FAI |
ICAO Code: | PAFA |
Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
Destination | Rickenbacker International Airport |
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City: | Columbus, OH |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | LCK |
ICAO Code: | KLCK |
Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |