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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Miami, FL?

The distance between Miami (Miami International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3965 miles / 6381 kilometers / 3445 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Miami (MIA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4883 miles / 7859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 48 minutes.

Miami International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Miami to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3964.993 miles
  • 6381.037 kilometers
  • 3445.484 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
  • 3960.278 miles
  • 6373.450 kilometers
  • 3441.388 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 Miami to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Miami International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 8 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Miami to Fairbanks generates about 452 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 452 kilograms equals 996 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Miami to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Miami International Airport
City: Miami, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MIA
ICAO Code: KMIA
Coordinates: 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″W
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