How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Louisville, KY?
The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3067 miles / 4936 kilometers / 2665 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3797 miles / 6111 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 15 minutes.
Louisville International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Louisville to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Louisville to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3067.182 miles
- 4936.152 kilometers
- 2665.309 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- 3060.580 miles
- 4925.526 kilometers
- 2659.571 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 Louisville to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Louisville to Fairbanks generates about 342 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 342 kilograms equals 755 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Louisville to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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 |