How far is San Jose, CA, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2173 miles / 3498 kilometers / 1889 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to San Jose (SJC) is 3081 miles / 4959 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 58 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2173.374 miles
- 3497.707 kilometers
- 1888.611 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- 2171.046 miles
- 3493.960 kilometers
- 1886.588 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 San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and San Jose?
The time difference between Fairbanks and San Jose is 1 hour. San Jose is 1 hour ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to San Jose generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 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 San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
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 | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |