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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3381 miles / 5442 kilometers / 2938 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4246 miles / 6834 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 53 minutes.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Charlotte to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3381.306 miles
  • 5441.685 kilometers
  • 2938.275 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
  • 3374.606 miles
  • 5430.902 kilometers
  • 2932.452 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 Charlotte to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Fairbanks generates about 380 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 380 kilograms equals 838 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlotte to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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