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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Aberdeen, SD?

The distance between Aberdeen (Aberdeen Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2283 miles / 3675 kilometers / 1984 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aberdeen (ABR) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2874 miles / 4625 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 33 minutes.

Aberdeen Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Aberdeen to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2283.343 miles
  • 3674.685 kilometers
  • 1984.171 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
  • 2277.483 miles
  • 3665.253 kilometers
  • 1979.078 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 Aberdeen to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Aberdeen Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Aberdeen to Fairbanks generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 551 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Aberdeen to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Aberdeen Regional Airport
City: Aberdeen, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABR
ICAO Code: KABR
Coordinates: 45°26′56″N, 98°25′18″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