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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Athens, GA?

The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3386 miles / 5449 kilometers / 2942 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4279 miles / 6887 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 58 minutes.

Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Athens to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3385.951 miles
  • 5449.160 kilometers
  • 2942.311 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
  • 3379.753 miles
  • 5439.185 kilometers
  • 2936.925 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 Athens to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Athens to Fairbanks generates about 381 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 381 kilograms equals 839 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″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