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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Plattsburgh, NY?

The distance between Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3060 miles / 4924 kilometers / 2659 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Plattsburgh (PBG) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4081 miles / 6567 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 22 minutes.

Plattsburgh International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Plattsburgh to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3059.506 miles
  • 4923.798 kilometers
  • 2658.638 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
  • 3050.866 miles
  • 4909.893 kilometers
  • 2651.130 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 Plattsburgh to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Plattsburgh International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Plattsburgh to Fairbanks generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 753 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Plattsburgh to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Plattsburgh International Airport
City: Plattsburgh, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBG
ICAO Code: KPBG
Coordinates: 44°39′3″N, 73°28′5″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