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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from South Bend, IN?

The distance between South Bend (South Bend International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2847 miles / 4582 kilometers / 2474 nautical miles.

The driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3588 miles / 5775 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 21 minutes.

South Bend International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from South Bend to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2847.132 miles
  • 4582.015 kilometers
  • 2474.090 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
  • 2840.171 miles
  • 4570.812 kilometers
  • 2468.041 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 South Bend to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from South Bend International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from South Bend to Fairbanks generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 697 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from South Bend to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″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