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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3146 miles / 5063 kilometers / 2734 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4064 miles / 6541 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 2 minutes.

University Park Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from State College to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3145.802 miles
  • 5062.678 kilometers
  • 2733.628 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
  • 3137.967 miles
  • 5050.069 kilometers
  • 2726.819 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 State College to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from State College to Fairbanks generates about 352 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 352 kilograms equals 775 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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