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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Tupelo, MS?

The distance between Tupelo (Tupelo Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3208 miles / 5163 kilometers / 2788 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tupelo (TUP) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3998 miles / 6434 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 50 minutes.

Tupelo Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Tupelo to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3208.310 miles
  • 5163.274 kilometers
  • 2787.945 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
  • 3202.696 miles
  • 5154.239 kilometers
  • 2783.067 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 Tupelo to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Tupelo Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Tupelo to Fairbanks generates about 359 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 359 kilograms equals 792 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tupelo to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Tupelo Regional Airport
City: Tupelo, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUP
ICAO Code: KTUP
Coordinates: 34°16′5″N, 88°46′11″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