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How far is Bellingham, WA, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 1447 miles / 2329 kilometers / 1257 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Bellingham (BLI) is 2162 miles / 3480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 19 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Bellingham International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Bellingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1447.053 miles
  • 2328.806 kilometers
  • 1257.454 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
  • 1443.800 miles
  • 2323.571 kilometers
  • 1254.628 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 Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Bellingham generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 Bellingham

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

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 Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W