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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Long Beach, CA?

The distance between Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2478 miles / 3988 kilometers / 2153 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Long Beach (LGB) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3563 miles / 5734 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 41 minutes.

Long Beach Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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2153
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Distance from Long Beach to Fairbanks

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Long Beach to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2477.894 miles
  • 3987.784 kilometers
  • 2153.231 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
  • 2475.777 miles
  • 3984.377 kilometers
  • 2151.391 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 Long Beach to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Long Beach Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Long Beach to Fairbanks generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 601 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Long Beach to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W
Destination Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W