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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3309 miles / 5325 kilometers / 2875 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4137 miles / 6658 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 20 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3308.747 miles
  • 5324.912 kilometers
  • 2875.223 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
  • 3303.025 miles
  • 5315.704 kilometers
  • 2870.251 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 Birmingham to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Fairbanks generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 819 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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