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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Prescott, AZ?

The distance between Prescott (Ernest A. Love Field) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2552 miles / 4107 kilometers / 2217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Prescott (PRC) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3481 miles / 5602 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 6 minutes.

Ernest A. Love Field – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Prescott to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2551.819 miles
  • 4106.755 kilometers
  • 2217.470 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
  • 2548.926 miles
  • 4102.099 kilometers
  • 2214.956 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 Prescott to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Ernest A. Love Field to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ernest A. Love Field (PRC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Prescott to Fairbanks generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 620 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Prescott to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ernest A. Love Field (PRC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Ernest A. Love Field
City: Prescott, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PRC
ICAO Code: KPRC
Coordinates: 34°39′16″N, 112°25′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