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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 7932 miles / 12765 kilometers / 6892 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7931.691 miles
  • 12764.819 kilometers
  • 6892.451 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
  • 7947.786 miles
  • 12790.722 kilometers
  • 6906.438 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 Melbourne to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 15 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Fairbanks generates about 988 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 988 kilograms equals 2 179 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E
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