Distance between Fairbanks, AK (FAI) and Washington D.C. (IAD)
Flight distance from Fairbanks to Washington D.C. (Fairbanks International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport) is 3267 miles / 5257 kilometers / 2839 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 6 hours 41 minutes.
Driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 4187 miles / 6738 kilometers and travel time by car is about 75 hours 0 minutes.
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Shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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).
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 |
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
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 366 kg (807 pounds).
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Fairbanks (FAI) → Washington D.C. (IAD).
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