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

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) is 3215 miles / 5174 kilometers / 2794 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Harrisburg (MDT) is 4156 miles / 6689 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 39 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Harrisburg International Airport

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3215
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5174
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2794
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Distance from Fairbanks to Harrisburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3215.275 miles
  • 5174.484 kilometers
  • 2793.998 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
  • 3207.391 miles
  • 5161.796 kilometers
  • 2787.147 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 Harrisburg?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Harrisburg generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 794 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 Harrisburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT).

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 Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W