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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 2512 miles / 4043 kilometers / 2183 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 3571 miles / 5747 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 48 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Palm Springs International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2511.955 miles
  • 4042.600 kilometers
  • 2182.829 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
  • 2509.662 miles
  • 4038.910 kilometers
  • 2180.837 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Palm Springs generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 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 Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W