How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3361 miles / 5408 kilometers / 2920 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4208 miles / 6772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 59 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3360.679 miles
- 5408.489 kilometers
- 2920.350 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- 3356.283 miles
- 5401.414 kilometers
- 2916.530 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 Lafayette to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Fairbanks generates about 378 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 378 kilograms equals 833 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lafayette to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″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 |