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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3001 miles / 4830 kilometers / 2608 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3943 miles / 6346 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 56 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3001.312 miles
  • 4830.143 kilometers
  • 2608.069 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
  • 2993.375 miles
  • 4817.370 kilometers
  • 2601.172 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 Buffalo to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Fairbanks generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 737 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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