How far is Seattle, WA, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1533 miles / 2467 kilometers / 1332 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Seattle (SEA) is 2261 miles / 3639 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 18 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1532.786 miles
- 2466.780 kilometers
- 1331.955 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- 1529.554 miles
- 2461.579 kilometers
- 1329.146 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 Fairbanks to Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Seattle?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Seattle is 1 hour. Seattle is 1 hour ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Seattle generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |
Airlines flying from Fairbanks (FAI) to Seattle (SEA)
| Alaska Airlines |