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How far is Sanya from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport) is 5447 miles / 8766 kilometers / 4734 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Sanya Phoenix International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Sanya

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5447.224 miles
  • 8766.457 kilometers
  • 4733.508 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
  • 5440.878 miles
  • 8756.245 kilometers
  • 4727.994 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 Sanya?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport is 10 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Sanya generates about 643 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 643 kilograms equals 1 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Sanya

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).

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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport
City: Sanya
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYX
ICAO Code: ZJSY
Coordinates: 18°18′10″N, 109°24′43″E