How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2885 miles / 4643 kilometers / 2507 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3609 miles / 5808 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 32 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Champaign to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2884.816 miles
- 4642.662 kilometers
- 2506.837 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- 2878.268 miles
- 4632.123 kilometers
- 2501.146 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 Champaign to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Champaign to Fairbanks generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 707 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Champaign to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | University of Illinois Willard Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Champaign, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMI |
| ICAO Code: | KCMI |
| Coordinates: | 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |