How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3279 miles / 5276 kilometers / 2849 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4256 miles / 6850 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 38 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3278.523 miles
- 5276.271 kilometers
- 2848.959 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- 3270.507 miles
- 5263.371 kilometers
- 2841.993 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 Philadelphia to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Fairbanks generates about 368 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 368 kilograms equals 811 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 |