How far is Springfield, IL, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 2855 miles / 4595 kilometers / 2481 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Springfield (SPI) is 3606 miles / 5803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 30 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Springfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Springfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2855.072 miles
- 4594.792 kilometers
- 2480.989 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- 2848.711 miles
- 4584.555 kilometers
- 2475.462 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 Springfield?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Springfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Springfield generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 699 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 Springfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).
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 | Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Springfield, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SPI |
| ICAO Code: | KSPI |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W |