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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Lancaster, PA?

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3233 miles / 5203 kilometers / 2810 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4189 miles / 6741 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 18 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Lancaster to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3233.148 miles
  • 5203.247 kilometers
  • 2809.528 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
  • 3225.220 miles
  • 5190.488 kilometers
  • 2802.639 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 Lancaster to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Lancaster to Fairbanks generates about 362 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 362 kilograms equals 799 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lancaster to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″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