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How far is Simao from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) is 5394 miles / 8681 kilometers / 4687 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Pu'er Simao Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Simao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5394.082 miles
  • 8680.933 kilometers
  • 4687.329 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
  • 5385.661 miles
  • 8667.381 kilometers
  • 4680.011 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 Simao?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Pu'er Simao Airport is 10 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Simao generates about 636 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 636 kilograms equals 1 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Simao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM).

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 Pu'er Simao Airport
City: Simao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYM
ICAO Code: ZPSM
Coordinates: 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E