How far is Chicago, IL, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 2800 miles / 4507 kilometers / 2434 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Chicago (MDW) is 3498 miles / 5629 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 36 minutes.

Distance from Fairbanks to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2800.491 miles
• 4506.954 kilometers
• 2433.560 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

• 2793.688 miles
• 4496.006 kilometers
• 2427.649 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Chicago?

The time difference between Fairbanks and Chicago is 3 hours. Chicago is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Chicago generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 685 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin	Fairbanks International Airport
City:	Fairbanks, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	FAI
ICAO Code:	PAFA
Coordinates:	64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W

Destination	Chicago Midway International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MDW
ICAO Code:	KMDW
Coordinates:	41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W