How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3267 miles / 5257 kilometers / 2839 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4189 miles / 6742 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 30 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3266.727 miles
- 5257.287 kilometers
- 2838.708 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- 3259.072 miles
- 5244.968 kilometers
- 2832.056 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 Washington D.C. to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Fairbanks generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 807 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |