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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 3233 miles / 5203 kilometers / 2810 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Lancaster (LNS) is 4184 miles / 6733 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 12 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Fairbanks to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3233.148 miles
  • 5203.247 kilometers
  • 2809.528 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
  • 3225.220 miles
  • 5190.488 kilometers
  • 2802.639 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 Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 6 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Lancaster generates about 362 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 362 kilograms equals 799 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 Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

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 Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W