How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2145 miles / 3451 kilometers / 1864 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3057 miles / 4920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 31 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Oakland to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2144.535 miles
- 3451.295 kilometers
- 1863.550 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- 2142.184 miles
- 3447.510 kilometers
- 1861.507 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 Oakland to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Oakland and Fairbanks is 1 hour. Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Oakland.
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Oakland to Fairbanks generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 516 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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 |