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How far is State College, PA, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 3146 miles / 5063 kilometers / 2734 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to State College (SCE) is 4059 miles / 6533 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 58 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3145.802 miles
  • 5062.678 kilometers
  • 2733.628 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
  • 3137.967 miles
  • 5050.069 kilometers
  • 2726.819 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to University Park Airport is 6 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to State College generates about 352 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 352 kilograms equals 775 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 State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and University Park Airport (SCE).

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 University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W