How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Bloomington, IL?
The distance between Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2841 miles / 4572 kilometers / 2469 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3554 miles / 5720 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 34 minutes.
Central Illinois Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Bloomington to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bloomington to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2840.978 miles
- 4572.110 kilometers
- 2468.742 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- 2834.452 miles
- 4561.608 kilometers
- 2463.071 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 Bloomington to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bloomington and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Bloomington to Fairbanks generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 695 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bloomington to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Central Illinois Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bloomington, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BMI |
| ICAO Code: | KBMI |
| Coordinates: | 40°28′37″N, 88°54′57″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 |