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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 2746 miles / 4420 kilometers / 2387 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Tucson (TUS) is 3654 miles / 5880 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 9 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Tucson International Airport

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2746
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4420
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2387
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Distance from Fairbanks to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2746.405 miles
  • 4419.910 kilometers
  • 2386.561 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
  • 2743.839 miles
  • 4415.781 kilometers
  • 2384.331 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 Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Tucson generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 670 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 Tucson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W