How far is Lincoln, NE, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 2592 miles / 4171 kilometers / 2252 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Lincoln (LNK) is 3319 miles / 5342 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 40 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Fairbanks to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2592.042 miles
- 4171.488 kilometers
- 2252.423 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- 2586.397 miles
- 4162.402 kilometers
- 2247.517 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 Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 5 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Lincoln?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Lincoln is 3 hours. Lincoln is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Lincoln generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 630 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 Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
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 | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W |