How far is Fairbanks, AK, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2148 miles / 3457 kilometers / 1867 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3065 miles / 4933 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 42 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2148.110 miles
- 3457.049 kilometers
- 1866.657 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- 2145.789 miles
- 3453.312 kilometers
- 1864.639 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 San Francisco to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Fairbanks generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 517 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Francisco to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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 |