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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Mesa, AZ?

The distance between Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2654 miles / 4272 kilometers / 2307 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mesa (AZA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3561 miles / 5731 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 36 minutes.

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Mesa to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2654.484 miles
  • 4271.978 kilometers
  • 2306.684 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
  • 2651.759 miles
  • 4267.592 kilometers
  • 2304.315 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 Mesa to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Mesa to Fairbanks generates about 293 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 293 kilograms equals 647 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mesa to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″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