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How far is Monterey, CA, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 2225 miles / 3581 kilometers / 1934 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Monterey (MRY) is 3153 miles / 5074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 20 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Monterey Regional Airport

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2225
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3581
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1934
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Distance from Fairbanks to Monterey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2225.069 miles
  • 3580.902 kilometers
  • 1933.532 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
  • 2222.850 miles
  • 3577.330 kilometers
  • 1931.604 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 Monterey?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Monterey generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 536 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 Monterey

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

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 Monterey Regional Airport
City: Monterey, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MRY
ICAO Code: KMRY
Coordinates: 36°35′13″N, 121°50′34″W