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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Staunton, VA?

The distance between Staunton (Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3264 miles / 5252 kilometers / 2836 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Staunton (SHD) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4208 miles / 6772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 5 minutes.

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Staunton to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3263.589 miles
  • 5252.237 kilometers
  • 2835.981 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
  • 3256.187 miles
  • 5240.324 kilometers
  • 2829.549 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 Staunton to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Staunton to Fairbanks generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 807 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Staunton to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
City: Staunton, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHD
ICAO Code: KSHD
Coordinates: 38°15′49″N, 78°53′47″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