How far is Lopez, WA, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 1456 miles / 2344 kilometers / 1265 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Lopez (LPS) is 2222 miles / 3576 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 14 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Lopez Island Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Lopez
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Lopez. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1456.203 miles
- 2343.531 kilometers
- 1265.405 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- 1453.001 miles
- 2338.379 kilometers
- 1262.624 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 Lopez?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Lopez?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Lopez is 1 hour. Lopez is 1 hour ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Lopez generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Lopez
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).
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 | Lopez Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lopez, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LPS |
| ICAO Code: | S31 |
| Coordinates: | 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W |