How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2785 miles / 4482 kilometers / 2420 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3485 miles / 5609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 16 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2785.090 miles
- 4482.168 kilometers
- 2420.177 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- 2778.286 miles
- 4471.217 kilometers
- 2414.264 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 Chicago to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Chicago and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Chicago to Fairbanks generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 681 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |