How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2592 miles / 4171 kilometers / 2252 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3324 miles / 5350 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 32 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2592.042 miles
- 4171.488 kilometers
- 2252.423 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- 2586.397 miles
- 4162.402 kilometers
- 2247.517 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 Lincoln to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Lincoln and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Fairbanks generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 630 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″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 |