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How far is Greensboro, NC, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Greensboro (Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport) is 3359 miles / 5406 kilometers / 2919 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Greensboro (GSO) is 4209 miles / 6774 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 16 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Greensboro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3359.068 miles
  • 5405.896 kilometers
  • 2918.950 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
  • 3352.106 miles
  • 5394.691 kilometers
  • 2912.900 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 Greensboro?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport is 6 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Greensboro generates about 377 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 377 kilograms equals 832 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 Greensboro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO).

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 Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport
City: Greensboro, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GSO
ICAO Code: KGSO
Coordinates: 36°5′52″N, 79°56′14″W