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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Pellston, MI?

The distance between Pellston (Pellston Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2677 miles / 4307 kilometers / 2326 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pellston (PLN) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3464 miles / 5574 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 25 minutes.

Pellston Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Pellston to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2676.500 miles
  • 4307.410 kilometers
  • 2325.815 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
  • 2669.058 miles
  • 4295.432 kilometers
  • 2319.348 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 Pellston to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Pellston Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Pellston to Fairbanks generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 652 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pellston to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Pellston Regional Airport
City: Pellston, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PLN
ICAO Code: KPLN
Coordinates: 45°34′15″N, 84°47′48″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