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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Charlottesville, VA?

The distance between Charlottesville (Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3284 miles / 5285 kilometers / 2854 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charlottesville (CHO) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4232 miles / 6811 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 35 minutes.

Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Charlottesville to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3283.933 miles
  • 5284.979 kilometers
  • 2853.660 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
  • 3276.498 miles
  • 5273.012 kilometers
  • 2847.199 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 Charlottesville to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Charlottesville to Fairbanks generates about 368 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 368 kilograms equals 812 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlottesville to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport
City: Charlottesville, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHO
ICAO Code: KCHO
Coordinates: 38°8′18″N, 78°27′10″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