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How far is Sheridan, WY, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Sheridan (Sheridan County Airport) is 2080 miles / 3347 kilometers / 1807 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Sheridan (SHR) is 2656 miles / 4275 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 50 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Sheridan County Airport

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2080
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1807
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Distance from Fairbanks to Sheridan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2079.858 miles
  • 3347.207 kilometers
  • 1807.347 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
  • 2075.050 miles
  • 3339.469 kilometers
  • 1803.169 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 Sheridan?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Sheridan County Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sheridan County Airport (SHR)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Sheridan generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 499 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 Sheridan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sheridan County Airport (SHR).

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 Sheridan County Airport
City: Sheridan, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHR
ICAO Code: KSHR
Coordinates: 44°46′9″N, 106°58′48″W