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How far is Adak Island, AK, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 1357 miles / 2184 kilometers / 1179 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Adak Airport

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2184
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1179
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Distance from Fairbanks to Adak Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1356.892 miles
  • 2183.706 kilometers
  • 1179.107 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
  • 1353.210 miles
  • 2177.780 kilometers
  • 1175.907 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 Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Adak Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Adak Island generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Adak Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Adak Airport (ADK).

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 Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W