How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Tucson, AZ?
The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2746 miles / 4420 kilometers / 2387 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3649 miles / 5873 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 3 minutes.
Tucson International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Tucson to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tucson to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2746.405 miles
- 4419.910 kilometers
- 2386.561 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- 2743.839 miles
- 4415.781 kilometers
- 2384.331 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 Tucson to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tucson and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Tucson and Fairbanks is 2 hours. Fairbanks is 2 hours behind Tucson.
Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Tucson to Fairbanks generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 670 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tucson to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′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 |