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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Newport News, VA?

The distance between Newport News (Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3400 miles / 5472 kilometers / 2955 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newport News (PHF) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4353 miles / 7005 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 35 minutes.

Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Newport News to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3400.285 miles
  • 5472.228 kilometers
  • 2954.767 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
  • 3392.771 miles
  • 5460.136 kilometers
  • 2948.237 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 Newport News to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Newport News to Fairbanks generates about 382 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 382 kilograms equals 843 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newport News to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
City: Newport News, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHF
ICAO Code: KPHF
Coordinates: 37°7′54″N, 76°29′34″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