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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Pittsburgh, PA?

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3096 miles / 4982 kilometers / 2690 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3948 miles / 6354 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 49 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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3096
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4982
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2690
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Distance from Pittsburgh to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3095.932 miles
  • 4982.420 kilometers
  • 2690.291 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
  • 3088.405 miles
  • 4970.306 kilometers
  • 2683.750 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 Pittsburgh to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Fairbanks generates about 346 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 346 kilograms equals 762 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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