How far is Sacramento, CA, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2095 miles / 3371 kilometers / 1820 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2990 miles / 4812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 12 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2094.581 miles
- 3370.901 kilometers
- 1820.141 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- 2092.032 miles
- 3366.799 kilometers
- 1817.926 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Sacramento generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 503 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
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 | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |