How far is San Diego, CA, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2568 miles / 4132 kilometers / 2231 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to San Diego (SAN) is 3621 miles / 5828 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 44 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2567.668 miles
- 4132.261 kilometers
- 2231.243 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- 2565.660 miles
- 4129.029 kilometers
- 2229.498 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and San Diego?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to San Diego generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 624 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |