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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Burbank, CA?

The distance between Burbank (Hollywood Burbank Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2449 miles / 3941 kilometers / 2128 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burbank (BUR) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3559 miles / 5727 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 35 minutes.

Hollywood Burbank Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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2449
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3941
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2128
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Distance from Burbank to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2448.986 miles
  • 3941.261 kilometers
  • 2128.110 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
  • 2446.819 miles
  • 3937.773 kilometers
  • 2126.228 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 Burbank to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Hollywood Burbank Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Burbank to Fairbanks generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 594 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Burbank to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Hollywood Burbank Airport
City: Burbank, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUR
ICAO Code: KBUR
Coordinates: 34°12′2″N, 118°21′32″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