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How far is Edinburgh from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) is 3899 miles / 6275 kilometers / 3388 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Edinburgh Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Edinburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3899.093 miles
  • 6274.982 kilometers
  • 3388.219 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
  • 3885.175 miles
  • 6252.582 kilometers
  • 3376.124 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 Edinburgh?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 7 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Edinburgh generates about 444 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 444 kilograms equals 978 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Edinburgh

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

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 Edinburgh Airport
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EDI
ICAO Code: EGPH
Coordinates: 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W