How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Portland, OR?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1640 miles / 2639 kilometers / 1425 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2421 miles / 3896 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 24 minutes.
Portland International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Portland to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1639.720 miles
- 2638.874 kilometers
- 1424.878 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- 1636.612 miles
- 2633.871 kilometers
- 1422.177 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 Portland to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Portland and Fairbanks is 1 hour. Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Portland.
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Portland to Fairbanks generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
Origin | Portland International Airport |
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City: | Portland, OR |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | PDX |
ICAO Code: | KPDX |
Coordinates: | 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W |
Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
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City: | Fairbanks, AK |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | FAI |
ICAO Code: | PAFA |
Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |