How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2810 miles / 4523 kilometers / 2442 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3617 miles / 5821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 6 minutes.

Distance from Saginaw to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2810.466 miles
• 4523.006 kilometers
• 2442.228 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

• 2803.083 miles
• 4511.125 kilometers
• 2435.813 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 Saginaw to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Saginaw and Fairbanks?

The time difference between Saginaw and Fairbanks is 4 hours. Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Saginaw.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Fairbanks generates about 312 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 312 kilograms equals 687 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Saginaw to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin	Saginaw MBS International Airport
City:	Saginaw, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MBS
ICAO Code:	KMBS
Coordinates:	43°31′58″N, 84°4′46″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