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How far is Albuquerque, NM, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) is 2671 miles / 4298 kilometers / 2321 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is 3473 miles / 5590 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 47 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Albuquerque International Sunport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Albuquerque

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2670.554 miles
  • 4297.840 kilometers
  • 2320.648 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
  • 2666.925 miles
  • 4291.999 kilometers
  • 2317.494 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 Fairbanks to Albuquerque?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Albuquerque generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 651 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Albuquerque

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W