How far is Fairbanks, AK, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2173 miles / 3498 kilometers / 1889 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3083 miles / 4961 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 0 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2173.374 miles
- 3497.707 kilometers
- 1888.611 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- 2171.046 miles
- 3493.960 kilometers
- 1886.588 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 Jose to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Fairbanks?
The time difference between San Jose and Fairbanks is 1 hour. Fairbanks is 1 hour behind San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from San Jose to Fairbanks generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 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 Jose to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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 |