How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Salina, KS?
The distance between Salina (Salina Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2687 miles / 4324 kilometers / 2335 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Salina (SLN) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3470 miles / 5585 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 44 minutes.
Salina Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Salina to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Salina to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2686.829 miles
- 4324.032 kilometers
- 2334.790 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- 2681.548 miles
- 4315.533 kilometers
- 2330.201 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 Salina to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Salina Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Salina and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Salina and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Salina.
Flight carbon footprint between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Salina to Fairbanks generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 655 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Salina to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Salina Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salina, KS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SLN |
| ICAO Code: | KSLN |
| Coordinates: | 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″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 |