How far is Roanoke, VA, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) is 3286 miles / 5289 kilometers / 2856 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Roanoke (ROA) is 4153 miles / 6683 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 19 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Roanoke
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Roanoke. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3286.237 miles
- 5288.686 kilometers
- 2855.662 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- 3279.090 miles
- 5277.184 kilometers
- 2849.451 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 Roanoke?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is 6 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Roanoke?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Roanoke is 4 hours. Roanoke is 4 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Roanoke generates about 369 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 369 kilograms equals 813 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 Roanoke
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).
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 | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W |