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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 3263 miles / 5251 kilometers / 2835 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 4241 miles / 6825 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 9 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Wings Field

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Distance from Fairbanks to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3262.562 miles
  • 5250.584 kilometers
  • 2835.088 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
  • 3254.517 miles
  • 5237.638 kilometers
  • 2828.098 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Wings Field is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Philadelphia generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 806 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 Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Wings Field (BBX).

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 Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W