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How far is Fresno, CA, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) is 2256 miles / 3630 kilometers / 1960 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Fresno (FAT) is 3173 miles / 5106 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 45 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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3630
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1960
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Distance from Fairbanks to Fresno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2255.697 miles
  • 3630.192 kilometers
  • 1960.147 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
  • 2253.234 miles
  • 3626.229 kilometers
  • 1958.007 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 Fresno?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Fresno generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 544 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 Fresno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).

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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City: Fresno, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAT
ICAO Code: KFAT
Coordinates: 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W