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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2427 miles / 3906 kilometers / 2109 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3526 miles / 5675 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 15 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Palmdale to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2427.203 miles
  • 3906.205 kilometers
  • 2109.182 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
  • 2424.930 miles
  • 3902.547 kilometers
  • 2107.207 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 Palmdale to Fairbanks?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Fairbanks generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 588 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palmdale to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″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