Distance between Fairbanks, AK (FAI) and Columbus, OH (CMH)
Distance from Fairbanks to Columbus (Fairbanks International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 3046 miles / 4902 kilometers / 2647 nautical miles.
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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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is 6 hours 15 minutes.
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
Columbus, OH
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 345 kg (760 pounds).
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 |
Fairbanks to Columbus flight path
Shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
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