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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Eau Claire, WI?

The distance between Eau Claire (Chippewa Valley Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2518 miles / 4053 kilometers / 2188 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Eau Claire (EAU) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3180 miles / 5118 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 41 minutes.

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Eau Claire to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2518.127 miles
  • 4052.533 kilometers
  • 2188.193 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
  • 2511.496 miles
  • 4041.861 kilometers
  • 2182.430 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 Eau Claire to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Eau Claire to Fairbanks generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 611 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Eau Claire to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
City: Eau Claire, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EAU
ICAO Code: KEAU
Coordinates: 44°51′56″N, 91°29′3″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