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How far is Mobile, AL, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Mobile (Mobile Regional Airport) is 3438 miles / 5533 kilometers / 2987 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Mobile (MOB) is 4278 miles / 6884 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 25 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Mobile Regional Airport

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3438
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2987
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Distance from Fairbanks to Mobile

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3437.839 miles
  • 5532.665 kilometers
  • 2987.400 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
  • 3432.884 miles
  • 5524.691 kilometers
  • 2983.094 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 Mobile?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport is 7 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Mobile generates about 387 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 387 kilograms equals 853 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 Mobile

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Mobile Regional Airport (MOB).

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 Mobile Regional Airport
City: Mobile, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOB
ICAO Code: KMOB
Coordinates: 30°41′28″N, 88°14′34″W