How far is Louisville, KY, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 3067 miles / 4936 kilometers / 2665 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Louisville (SDF) is 3792 miles / 6103 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 10 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Louisville International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Louisville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Louisville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3067.182 miles
- 4936.152 kilometers
- 2665.309 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- 3060.580 miles
- 4925.526 kilometers
- 2659.571 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 Louisville?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Louisville International Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Louisville?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Louisville generates about 342 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 342 kilograms equals 755 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 Louisville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Louisville International Airport (SDF).
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 | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W |