Distance between Fairbanks, AK (FAI) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from Fairbanks to Los Angeles (Fairbanks International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport) is 2465 miles / 3966 kilometers / 2142 nautical miles.
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How far is Los Angeles from Fairbanks?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Fairbanks and Los Angeles. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2464.564 miles
- 3966.331 kilometers
- 2141.648 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- 2462.450 miles
- 3962.929 kilometers
- 2139.811 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 5 hours 9 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Fairbanks and Los Angeles is 1 hour. Los Angeles is 1 hour ahead of Fairbanks.
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Fairbanks, AK
Los Angeles, CA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 275 kg (607 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 | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
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