Distance between Fairbanks, AK (FAI) and Columbus, OH (CMH)
Flight distance from Fairbanks to Columbus (Fairbanks International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 3046 miles / 4902 kilometers / 2647 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 6 hours 15 minutes.
Driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Columbus (CMH) is 3819 miles / 6146 kilometers and travel time by car is about 69 hours 5 minutes.
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Shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
How far is Columbus from Fairbanks?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Fairbanks and Columbus. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3045.709 miles
- 4901.593 kilometers
- 2646.648 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 3038.541 miles
- 4890.058 kilometers
- 2640.420 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).
Airport information
| A | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| B | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Fairbanks and Columbus is 4 hours. Columbus is 4 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
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Fairbanks, AK
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 340 kg (749 pounds).
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Fairbanks (FAI) → Columbus (CMH).
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