How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2800 miles / 4507 kilometers / 2434 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3503 miles / 5638 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 42 minutes.

Distance from Chicago to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2800.491 miles
• 4506.954 kilometers
• 2433.560 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

• 2793.688 miles
• 4496.006 kilometers
• 2427.649 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 Chicago to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Fairbanks?

The time difference between Chicago and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Chicago to Fairbanks generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 685 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin	Chicago Midway International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MDW
ICAO Code:	KMDW
Coordinates:	41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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