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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 3423 miles / 5508 kilometers / 2974 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Norfolk (ORF) is 4374 miles / 7040 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 4 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3422.733 miles
  • 5508.355 kilometers
  • 2974.274 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
  • 3415.222 miles
  • 5496.267 kilometers
  • 2967.747 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 Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 6 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Norfolk generates about 385 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 385 kilograms equals 849 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 Norfolk

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

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 Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W