How far is Fairbanks, AK, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3277 miles / 5274 kilometers / 2848 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4304 miles / 6927 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 33 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from New York to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3277.371 miles
- 5274.417 kilometers
- 2847.957 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- 3269.107 miles
- 5261.118 kilometers
- 2840.777 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 New York to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Fairbanks?
The time difference between New York and Fairbanks is 4 hours. Fairbanks is 4 hours behind New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from New York to Fairbanks generates about 368 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 368 kilograms equals 810 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 |