How far is Fairbanks, AK, from North Platte, NE?
The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2465 miles / 3967 kilometers / 2142 nautical miles.
The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3199 miles / 5148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 55 minutes.
North Platte Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from North Platte to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from North Platte to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2464.928 miles
- 3966.917 kilometers
- 2141.964 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- 2459.716 miles
- 3958.529 kilometers
- 2137.435 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 North Platte to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between North Platte and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from North Platte 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 North Platte to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | North Platte Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | North Platte, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LBF |
| ICAO Code: | KLBF |
| Coordinates: | 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″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 |