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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Beckley, WV?

The distance between Beckley (Raleigh County Memorial Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3225 miles / 5191 kilometers / 2803 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beckley (BKW) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4046 miles / 6512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 9 minutes.

Raleigh County Memorial Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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3225
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5191
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2803
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Distance from Beckley to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3225.481 miles
  • 5190.908 kilometers
  • 2802.866 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
  • 3218.399 miles
  • 5179.511 kilometers
  • 2796.712 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 Beckley to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh County Memorial Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Beckley to Fairbanks generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 797 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beckley to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh County Memorial Airport
City: Beckley, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKW
ICAO Code: KBKW
Coordinates: 37°47′14″N, 81°7′27″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