How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Santa Ana, CA?
The distance between Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2493 miles / 4012 kilometers / 2166 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Ana (SNA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3552 miles / 5717 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 28 minutes.
Orange County John Wayne Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Santa Ana to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Ana to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2492.935 miles
- 4011.989 kilometers
- 2166.301 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- 2490.814 miles
- 4008.577 kilometers
- 2164.459 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 Santa Ana to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Orange County John Wayne Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Santa Ana and Fairbanks is 1 hour. Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Santa Ana.
Flight carbon footprint between Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Santa Ana to Fairbanks generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 605 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Ana to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Orange County John Wayne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Ana, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SNA |
| ICAO Code: | KSNA |
| Coordinates: | 33°40′32″N, 117°52′4″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 |