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How far is Glasgow from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 3892 miles / 6263 kilometers / 3382 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Glasgow Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3891.822 miles
  • 6263.280 kilometers
  • 3381.901 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
  • 3877.941 miles
  • 6240.941 kilometers
  • 3369.838 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 Glasgow?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Glasgow generates about 443 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 443 kilograms equals 976 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Glasgow

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

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 Glasgow Airport
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: GLA
ICAO Code: EGPF
Coordinates: 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W