How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2879 miles / 4634 kilometers / 2502 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3602 miles / 5797 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 30 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2879.375 miles
- 4633.904 kilometers
- 2502.108 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- 2872.920 miles
- 4623.516 kilometers
- 2496.499 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 Decatur to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Decatur and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Decatur to Fairbanks generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″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 |