How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3354 miles / 5398 kilometers / 2915 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4302 miles / 6923 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 36 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3354.157 miles
- 5397.992 kilometers
- 2914.683 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- 3346.682 miles
- 5385.963 kilometers
- 2908.187 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 Richmond to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Richmond and Fairbanks is 4 hours. Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Richmond to Fairbanks generates about 377 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 377 kilograms equals 831 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |