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How far is Washington D.C. from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 3267 miles / 5257 kilometers / 2839 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 4183 miles / 6732 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 26 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Washington D.C.

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard 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 planet.

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).

How long does it take to fly from Fairbanks to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 6 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Washington D.C. generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 807 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 Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W