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How far is Sanming from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 4708 miles / 7577 kilometers / 4091 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Shaxian Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Sanming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4708.353 miles
  • 7577.360 kilometers
  • 4091.447 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
  • 4700.522 miles
  • 7564.757 kilometers
  • 4084.642 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 Sanming?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Shaxian Airport is 9 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Sanming generates about 546 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 546 kilograms equals 1 204 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Sanming

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ).

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 Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E