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How far is Putao from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 5198 miles / 8365 kilometers / 4517 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Putao Airport

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5198
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8365
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4517
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
10 h 20 min
Time Difference
15 h 30 min
CO2 emission
610 kg

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Distance from Fairbanks to Putao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5197.724 miles
  • 8364.927 kilometers
  • 4516.699 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
  • 5187.851 miles
  • 8349.037 kilometers
  • 4508.120 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 Putao?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Putao Airport is 10 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Putao Airport (PBU)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Putao generates about 610 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 610 kilograms equals 1 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Putao

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

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 Putao Airport
City: Putao
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PBU
ICAO Code: VYPT
Coordinates: 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E