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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Pensacola, FL?

The distance between Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3481 miles / 5603 kilometers / 3025 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pensacola (PNS) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4334 miles / 6975 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 19 minutes.

Pensacola International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Pensacola to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3481.371 miles
  • 5602.724 kilometers
  • 3025.229 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
  • 3476.338 miles
  • 5594.623 kilometers
  • 3020.855 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 Pensacola to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Pensacola International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 7 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Pensacola to Fairbanks generates about 392 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 392 kilograms equals 865 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pensacola to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″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