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

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2145 miles / 3451 kilometers / 1864 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Oakland (OAK) is 3057 miles / 4919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 29 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Oakland International Airport

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2145
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1864
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Distance from Fairbanks to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2144.535 miles
  • 3451.295 kilometers
  • 1863.550 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
  • 2142.184 miles
  • 3447.510 kilometers
  • 1861.507 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 Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Oakland generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 516 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 Oakland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

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 Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W