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How far is Portland, OR, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 1640 miles / 2639 kilometers / 1425 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Portland (PDX) is 2420 miles / 3895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 22 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Portland International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1639.720 miles
  • 2638.874 kilometers
  • 1424.878 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
  • 1636.612 miles
  • 2633.871 kilometers
  • 1422.177 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Portland International Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Portland International Airport (PDX)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Portland generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 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 Portland

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

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 Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W