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How far is Nashville, TN, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Nashville (Nashville International Airport) is 3159 miles / 5085 kilometers / 2745 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Nashville (BNA) is 3974 miles / 6395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 5 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Nashville International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Nashville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3159.369 miles
  • 5084.512 kilometers
  • 2745.417 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
  • 3153.187 miles
  • 5074.562 kilometers
  • 2740.044 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 Nashville?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Nashville International Airport (BNA)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Nashville generates about 353 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 353 kilograms equals 779 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 Nashville

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

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 Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BNA
ICAO Code: KBNA
Coordinates: 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″W