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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Jonesboro, AR?

The distance between Jonesboro (Jonesboro Municipal Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3061 miles / 4927 kilometers / 2660 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jonesboro (JBR) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3834 miles / 6171 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 46 minutes.

Jonesboro Municipal Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Jonesboro to Fairbanks

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jonesboro to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3061.360 miles
  • 4926.782 kilometers
  • 2660.249 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
  • 3055.695 miles
  • 4917.665 kilometers
  • 2655.327 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 Jonesboro to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Jonesboro Municipal Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Jonesboro to Fairbanks generates about 342 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 342 kilograms equals 753 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jonesboro to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Jonesboro Municipal Airport
City: Jonesboro, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JBR
ICAO Code: KJBR
Coordinates: 35°49′54″N, 90°38′47″W
Destination Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W