How far is Salt Lake City, UT, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) is 2183 miles / 3514 kilometers / 1897 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Salt Lake City (SLC) is 2874 miles / 4626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 49 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Salt Lake City International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Salt Lake City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Salt Lake City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2183.432 miles
- 3513.893 kilometers
- 1897.350 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- 2179.579 miles
- 3507.693 kilometers
- 1894.003 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 Salt Lake City?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Salt Lake City?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Salt Lake City generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 526 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 Salt Lake City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).
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 | Salt Lake City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SLC |
| ICAO Code: | KSLC |
| Coordinates: | 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″W |