How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Jackson, TN?
The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3125 miles / 5029 kilometers / 2716 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3953 miles / 6361 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 11 minutes.
McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3125.136 miles
- 5029.418 kilometers
- 2715.669 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- 3119.304 miles
- 5020.034 kilometers
- 2710.601 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 Jackson to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Jackson and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Jackson 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 Jackson to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MKL |
| ICAO Code: | KMKL |
| Coordinates: | 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″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 |