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How far is Albany, NY, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 3157 miles / 5080 kilometers / 2743 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Albany (ALB) is 4214 miles / 6782 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 21 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Albany International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3156.683 miles
  • 5080.189 kilometers
  • 2743.083 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
  • 3148.220 miles
  • 5066.568 kilometers
  • 2735.728 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 Albany?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Albany International Airport is 6 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Albany generates about 353 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 353 kilograms equals 778 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 Albany

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

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 Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W