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How far is Bridgeport, CT, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Bridgeport (Sikorsky Memorial Airport) is 3267 miles / 5257 kilometers / 2839 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Bridgeport (BDR) is 4338 miles / 6982 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 18 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Sikorsky Memorial Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Bridgeport

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3266.507 miles
  • 5256.934 kilometers
  • 2838.517 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
  • 3258.118 miles
  • 5243.432 kilometers
  • 2831.227 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 Bridgeport?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Sikorsky Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Bridgeport generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 807 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 Bridgeport

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR).

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 Sikorsky Memorial Airport
City: Bridgeport, CT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BDR
ICAO Code: KBDR
Coordinates: 41°9′48″N, 73°7′34″W