How far is Portland, ME, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 3207 miles / 5162 kilometers / 2787 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Portland (PWM) is 4481 miles / 7212 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 30 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Portland International Jetport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Portland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Portland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3207.320 miles
- 5161.682 kilometers
- 2787.085 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- 3198.410 miles
- 5147.342 kilometers
- 2779.342 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 Portland?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Portland International Jetport is 6 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Portland?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Portland generates about 359 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 359 kilograms equals 792 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 Portland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W |