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How far is Salina, KS, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Salina (Salina Regional Airport) is 2687 miles / 4324 kilometers / 2335 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Salina (SLN) is 3468 miles / 5581 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 51 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Salina Regional Airport

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2687
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4324
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2335
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Distance from Fairbanks to Salina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2686.829 miles
  • 4324.032 kilometers
  • 2334.790 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
  • 2681.548 miles
  • 4315.533 kilometers
  • 2330.201 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 Salina?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Salina Regional Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Salina generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 655 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 Salina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN).

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 Salina Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″W