How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Phoenix, AZ?
The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2638 miles / 4246 kilometers / 2292 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3533 miles / 5686 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 59 minutes.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Phoenix to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phoenix to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2638.149 miles
- 4245.689 kilometers
- 2292.489 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- 2635.439 miles
- 4241.328 kilometers
- 2290.134 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 Phoenix to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Phoenix and Fairbanks is 2 hours. Fairbanks is 2 hours behind Phoenix.
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Phoenix to Fairbanks generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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 |