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How far is Fort Wayne, IN, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) is 2922 miles / 4702 kilometers / 2539 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Fort Wayne (FWA) is 3657 miles / 5885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 53 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Fort Wayne International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Fort Wayne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2921.723 miles
  • 4702.058 kilometers
  • 2538.908 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
  • 2914.710 miles
  • 4690.770 kilometers
  • 2532.813 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 Fort Wayne?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport is 6 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Fort Wayne generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 716 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 Fort Wayne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA).

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 Fort Wayne International Airport
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FWA
ICAO Code: KFWA
Coordinates: 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″W