How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Atlanta, GA?
The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3372 miles / 5427 kilometers / 2930 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4228 miles / 6805 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 54 minutes.
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Atlanta to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Atlanta to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3372.180 miles
- 5426.998 kilometers
- 2930.344 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- 3366.169 miles
- 5417.324 kilometers
- 2925.121 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 Atlanta to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Atlanta and Fairbanks is 4 hours. Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Atlanta.
Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Atlanta to Fairbanks generates about 379 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 379 kilograms equals 836 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Atlanta to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″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 |