How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3127 miles / 5033 kilometers / 2718 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3908 miles / 6290 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 8 minutes.
Memphis International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Memphis to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3127.444 miles
- 5033.133 kilometers
- 2717.674 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- 3121.835 miles
- 5024.106 kilometers
- 2712.800 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 Memphis to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Memphis and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Memphis and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Memphis.
Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Memphis to Fairbanks generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 770 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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 |