How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Fresno, CA?

The distance between Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2256 miles / 3630 kilometers / 1960 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fresno (FAT) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3170 miles / 5102 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 44 minutes.

Distance from Fresno to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2255.697 miles
• 3630.192 kilometers
• 1960.147 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

• 2253.234 miles
• 3626.229 kilometers
• 1958.007 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 Fresno to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fresno and Fairbanks?

The time difference between Fresno and Fairbanks is 1 hour. Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Fresno.

Flight carbon footprint between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Fresno to Fairbanks generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 544 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fresno to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin	Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City:	Fresno, CA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	FAT
ICAO Code:	KFAT
Coordinates:	36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W

Destination	Fairbanks International Airport
City:	Fairbanks, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	FAI
ICAO Code:	PAFA
Coordinates:	64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W