How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Harrisburg, PA?
The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3215 miles / 5174 kilometers / 2794 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4163 miles / 6700 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 50 minutes.
Harrisburg International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Harrisburg to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Harrisburg to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3215.275 miles
- 5174.484 kilometers
- 2793.998 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- 3207.391 miles
- 5161.796 kilometers
- 2787.147 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 Harrisburg to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Harrisburg and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Harrisburg to Fairbanks generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 794 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Harrisburg International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harrisburg, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDT |
| ICAO Code: | KMDT |
| Coordinates: | 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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 |