How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2095 miles / 3371 kilometers / 1820 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2991 miles / 4813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 14 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2094.581 miles
- 3370.901 kilometers
- 1820.141 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- 2092.032 miles
- 3366.799 kilometers
- 1817.926 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 Sacramento to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Fairbanks generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 503 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |