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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Nashville, TN?

The distance between Nashville (Nashville International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3159 miles / 5085 kilometers / 2745 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nashville (BNA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3979 miles / 6404 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 10 minutes.

Nashville International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Nashville to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3159.369 miles
  • 5084.512 kilometers
  • 2745.417 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
  • 3153.187 miles
  • 5074.562 kilometers
  • 2740.044 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 Nashville to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Nashville International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Nashville to Fairbanks generates about 353 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 353 kilograms equals 779 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nashville to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BNA
ICAO Code: KBNA
Coordinates: 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″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