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How far is Plattsburgh, NY, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh International Airport) is 3060 miles / 4924 kilometers / 2659 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Plattsburgh (PBG) is 4082 miles / 6569 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 25 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Plattsburgh International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Plattsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3059.506 miles
  • 4923.798 kilometers
  • 2658.638 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
  • 3050.866 miles
  • 4909.893 kilometers
  • 2651.130 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 Plattsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Plattsburgh International Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Plattsburgh generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 753 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 Plattsburgh

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

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 Plattsburgh International Airport
City: Plattsburgh, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBG
ICAO Code: KPBG
Coordinates: 44°39′3″N, 73°28′5″W