How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3284 miles / 5286 kilometers / 2854 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4197 miles / 6755 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 37 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3284.390 miles
- 5285.714 kilometers
- 2854.057 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- 3276.700 miles
- 5273.337 kilometers
- 2847.374 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 Washington D.C. to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C. to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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 |