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How far is Melbourne, FL, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Melbourne (Melbourne Orlando International Airport) is 3815 miles / 6139 kilometers / 3315 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Melbourne (MLB) is 4717 miles / 7592 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 48 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Melbourne Orlando International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Melbourne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3814.586 miles
  • 6138.981 kilometers
  • 3314.785 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
  • 3809.326 miles
  • 6130.516 kilometers
  • 3310.214 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 Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Melbourne Orlando International Airport is 7 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Melbourne generates about 433 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 433 kilograms equals 955 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 Melbourne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB).

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 Melbourne Orlando International Airport
City: Melbourne, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLB
ICAO Code: KMLB
Coordinates: 28°6′10″N, 80°38′43″W