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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3309 miles / 5325 kilometers / 2875 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4209 miles / 6773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 14 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3309.041 miles
  • 5325.385 kilometers
  • 2875.478 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
  • 3301.805 miles
  • 5313.741 kilometers
  • 2869.190 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 Lynchburg to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Fairbanks generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 819 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″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