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How far is Pensacola, FL, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 3481 miles / 5603 kilometers / 3025 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Pensacola (PNS) is 4331 miles / 6970 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 24 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Pensacola International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Pensacola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3481.371 miles
  • 5602.724 kilometers
  • 3025.229 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
  • 3476.338 miles
  • 5594.623 kilometers
  • 3020.855 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 Pensacola?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 7 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Pensacola generates about 392 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 392 kilograms equals 865 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 Pensacola

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

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 Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W