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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Monterey, CA?

The distance between Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2225 miles / 3581 kilometers / 1934 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Monterey (MRY) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3153 miles / 5074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 21 minutes.

Monterey Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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2225
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3581
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1934
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Distance from Monterey to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2225.069 miles
  • 3580.902 kilometers
  • 1933.532 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
  • 2222.850 miles
  • 3577.330 kilometers
  • 1931.604 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 Monterey to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Monterey Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Monterey to Fairbanks generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 536 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Monterey to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Monterey Regional Airport
City: Monterey, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MRY
ICAO Code: KMRY
Coordinates: 36°35′13″N, 121°50′34″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