How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Wilmington, DE?
The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington Airport (Delaware)) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3279 miles / 5277 kilometers / 2849 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wilmington (ILG) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4255 miles / 6847 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 37 minutes.
Wilmington Airport (Delaware) – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Wilmington to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wilmington to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3278.888 miles
- 5276.859 kilometers
- 2849.276 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- 3270.936 miles
- 5264.061 kilometers
- 2842.365 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 Wilmington to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Wilmington Airport (Delaware) to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wilmington and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Wilmington to Fairbanks generates about 368 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 368 kilograms equals 811 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Wilmington Airport (Delaware) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilmington, DE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ILG |
| ICAO Code: | KILG |
| Coordinates: | 39°40′43″N, 75°36′23″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 |