Distance between Fairbanks, AK (FAI) and Tucson, AZ (TUS)
Flight distance from Fairbanks to Tucson (Fairbanks International Airport – Tucson International Airport) is 2746 miles / 4420 kilometers / 2387 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 5 hours 41 minutes.
Driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Tucson (TUS) is 3672 miles / 5909 kilometers and travel time by car is about 65 hours 10 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Tucson.
Shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
How far is Tucson from Fairbanks?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Fairbanks and Tucson. Here are two common 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 earth.
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).
Airport information
| A | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| B | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Fairbanks and Tucson is 2 hours. Tucson is 2 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
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Fairbanks, AK
Tucson, AZ
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 304 kg (670 pounds).
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Fairbanks (FAI) → Tucson (TUS).
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