How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2906 miles / 4677 kilometers / 2525 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3705 miles / 5963 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 15 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2906.063 miles
- 4676.856 kilometers
- 2525.300 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- 2898.713 miles
- 4665.026 kilometers
- 2518.913 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 Detroit to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Detroit and Fairbanks is 4 hours. Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Detroit to Fairbanks generates about 323 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 323 kilograms equals 712 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |