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How far is Hailey, ID, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Hailey (Friedman Memorial Airport) is 1962 miles / 3157 kilometers / 1705 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Hailey (SUN) is 2771 miles / 4459 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 10 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Friedman Memorial Airport

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1962
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1705
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Distance from Fairbanks to Hailey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1961.746 miles
  • 3157.124 kilometers
  • 1704.711 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
  • 1957.884 miles
  • 3150.908 kilometers
  • 1701.354 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 Hailey?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Friedman Memorial Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Hailey generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 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 Hailey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN).

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 Friedman Memorial Airport
City: Hailey, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SUN
ICAO Code: KSUN
Coordinates: 43°30′15″N, 114°17′45″W