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

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 3279 miles / 5276 kilometers / 2849 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 4251 miles / 6841 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 33 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3278.523 miles
  • 5276.271 kilometers
  • 2848.959 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
  • 3270.507 miles
  • 5263.371 kilometers
  • 2841.993 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 6 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Philadelphia generates about 368 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 368 kilograms equals 811 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 Philadelphia

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

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W