How far is Chicago, IL, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 2785 miles / 4482 kilometers / 2420 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Chicago (ORD) is 3479 miles / 5599 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 11 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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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)- 2785.090 miles
- 4482.168 kilometers
- 2420.177 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- 2778.286 miles
- 4471.217 kilometers
- 2414.264 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 O'Hare International Airport is 5 hours and 46 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Chicago generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 681 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |