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How far is South Bend, IN, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 2847 miles / 4582 kilometers / 2474 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to South Bend (SBN) is 3583 miles / 5767 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 17 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – South Bend International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to South Bend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2847.132 miles
  • 4582.015 kilometers
  • 2474.090 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
  • 2840.171 miles
  • 4570.812 kilometers
  • 2468.041 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 South Bend?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to South Bend International Airport is 5 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to South Bend generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 697 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 South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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 South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W