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How far is Lexington, KY, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 3108 miles / 5003 kilometers / 2701 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Lexington (LEX) is 3856 miles / 6205 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 20 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3108.411 miles
  • 5002.502 kilometers
  • 2701.135 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
  • 3101.696 miles
  • 4991.696 kilometers
  • 2695.300 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 Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 6 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Lexington generates about 347 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 347 kilograms equals 765 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 Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

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 Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W