Distance between Fairbanks, AK (FAI) and Washington D.C. (IAD)
Distance from Fairbanks to Washington D.C. (Fairbanks International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport) is 3267 miles / 5257 kilometers / 2839 nautical miles.
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How far is Washington D.C. from Fairbanks?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Fairbanks and Washington D.C.. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3266.727 miles
- 5257.287 kilometers
- 2838.708 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 3259.072 miles
- 5244.968 kilometers
- 2832.056 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 6 hours 41 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Fairbanks and Washington D.C. is 4 hours. Washington D.C. is 4 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
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Fairbanks, AK
Washington D.C.
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 372 kg (820 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| B | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
Fairbanks to Washington D.C. flight path
Shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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