How far is Raleigh, NC, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 3406 miles / 5481 kilometers / 2960 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Raleigh (RDU) is 4279 miles / 6886 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 37 minutes.

Distance from Fairbanks to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3405.903 miles
• 5481.269 kilometers
• 2959.648 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

• 3398.844 miles
• 5469.909 kilometers
• 2953.515 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 6 hours and 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Raleigh?

The time difference between Fairbanks and Raleigh is 4 hours. Raleigh is 4 hours ahead of Fairbanks.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Raleigh generates about 383 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 383 kilograms equals 845 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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	Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City:	Raleigh, NC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RDU
ICAO Code:	KRDU
Coordinates:	35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W