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How far is Zurich from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 4590 miles / 7387 kilometers / 3989 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4590.226 miles
  • 7387.253 kilometers
  • 3988.798 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
  • 4575.562 miles
  • 7363.653 kilometers
  • 3976.054 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 Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Zurich Airport is 9 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Zurich generates about 531 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 531 kilograms equals 1 171 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Zurich

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

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 Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E