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How far is Shantou from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) is 4923 miles / 7923 kilometers / 4278 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Shantou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4922.856 miles
  • 7922.569 kilometers
  • 4277.845 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
  • 4915.707 miles
  • 7911.063 kilometers
  • 4271.633 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 Shantou?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport is 9 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Shantou generates about 574 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 574 kilograms equals 1 265 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Shantou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).

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 Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
City: Shantou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SWA
ICAO Code: ZGOW
Coordinates: 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E