How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Jackson, WY?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson Hole Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2047 miles / 3294 kilometers / 1778 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAC) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2676 miles / 4306 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 12 minutes.
Jackson Hole Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2046.626 miles
- 3293.726 kilometers
- 1778.470 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- 2042.348 miles
- 3286.840 kilometers
- 1774.752 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 Jackson to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Jackson Hole Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Jackson and Fairbanks is 2 hours. Fairbanks is 2 hours behind Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Jackson to Fairbanks generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Jackson Hole Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, WY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAC |
| ICAO Code: | KJAC |
| Coordinates: | 43°36′26″N, 110°44′16″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 |