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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Albuquerque, NM?

The distance between Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2671 miles / 4298 kilometers / 2321 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3468 miles / 5582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 42 minutes.

Albuquerque International Sunport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Albuquerque to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2670.554 miles
  • 4297.840 kilometers
  • 2320.648 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
  • 2666.925 miles
  • 4291.999 kilometers
  • 2317.494 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 Albuquerque to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Albuquerque to Fairbanks generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 651 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albuquerque to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″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