How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2465 miles / 3966 kilometers / 2142 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3570 miles / 5746 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 47 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2464.564 miles
- 3966.331 kilometers
- 2141.648 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- 2462.450 miles
- 3962.929 kilometers
- 2139.811 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 Los Angeles to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Fairbanks generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 598 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |