How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2962 miles / 4766 kilometers / 2574 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3682 miles / 5926 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 9 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Indianapolis to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2961.579 miles
- 4766.200 kilometers
- 2573.542 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- 2954.839 miles
- 4755.352 kilometers
- 2567.685 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 Indianapolis to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Fairbanks generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 727 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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 |