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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 2638 miles / 4246 kilometers / 2292 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Phoenix (PHX) is 3537 miles / 5692 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 4 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2638.149 miles
  • 4245.689 kilometers
  • 2292.489 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
  • 2635.439 miles
  • 4241.328 kilometers
  • 2290.134 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 Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Phoenix generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 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 Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W