How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Norfolk, VA?
The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3423 miles / 5508 kilometers / 2974 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4379 miles / 7048 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 6 minutes.
Norfolk International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Norfolk to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3422.733 miles
- 5508.355 kilometers
- 2974.274 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- 3415.222 miles
- 5496.267 kilometers
- 2967.747 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 Norfolk to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Norfolk and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Norfolk and Fairbanks is 4 hours. Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Norfolk.
Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Norfolk to Fairbanks generates about 385 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 385 kilograms equals 849 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Norfolk to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Norfolk International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Norfolk, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORF |
| ICAO Code: | KORF |
| Coordinates: | 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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 |