How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Lewiston, ID?
The distance between Lewiston (Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1723 miles / 2773 kilometers / 1498 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lewiston (LWS) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2377 miles / 3826 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 25 minutes.
Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Lewiston to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lewiston to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1723.326 miles
- 2773.425 kilometers
- 1497.529 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- 1719.568 miles
- 2767.376 kilometers
- 1494.263 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 Lewiston to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lewiston and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Lewiston and Fairbanks is 1 hour. Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Lewiston.
Flight carbon footprint between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Lewiston to Fairbanks generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lewiston to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lewiston, ID |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LWS |
| ICAO Code: | KLWS |
| Coordinates: | 46°22′28″N, 117°0′53″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 |