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

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 3527 miles / 5675 kilometers / 3065 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Wilmington (ILM) is 4415 miles / 7106 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 11 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Wilmington International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3526.590 miles
  • 5675.496 kilometers
  • 3064.522 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
  • 3519.704 miles
  • 5664.414 kilometers
  • 3058.539 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 Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 7 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Wilmington generates about 398 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 398 kilograms equals 877 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 Wilmington

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

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 Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W