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How far is New York, NY, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 3267 miles / 5257 kilometers / 2839 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to New York (LGA) is 4293 miles / 6909 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 20 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to New York

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3266.758 miles
  • 5257.337 kilometers
  • 2838.735 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
  • 3258.490 miles
  • 5244.031 kilometers
  • 2831.550 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 New York?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 6 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to New York generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 808 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 New York

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

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 New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W