How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Greensboro, NC?
The distance between Greensboro (Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3359 miles / 5406 kilometers / 2919 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Greensboro (GSO) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4212 miles / 6778 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 20 minutes.
Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Greensboro to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Greensboro to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3359.068 miles
- 5405.896 kilometers
- 2918.950 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- 3352.106 miles
- 5394.691 kilometers
- 2912.900 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 Greensboro to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Greensboro and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Greensboro to Fairbanks generates about 377 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 377 kilograms equals 832 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Greensboro to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Greensboro, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GSO |
| ICAO Code: | KGSO |
| Coordinates: | 36°5′52″N, 79°56′14″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |