How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3108 miles / 5003 kilometers / 2701 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3861 miles / 6213 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 24 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3108.411 miles
- 5002.502 kilometers
- 2701.135 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- 3101.696 miles
- 4991.696 kilometers
- 2695.300 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 Lexington to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Lexington to Fairbanks generates about 347 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 347 kilograms equals 765 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lexington to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Lexington Blue Grass Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lexington, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LEX |
| ICAO Code: | KLEX |
| Coordinates: | 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″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 |