How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Sierra Vista, AZ?
The distance between Sierra Vista (Sierra Vista Municipal Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2794 miles / 4496 kilometers / 2428 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sierra Vista (FHU) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3711 miles / 5972 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 13 minutes.
Sierra Vista Municipal Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Sierra Vista to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sierra Vista to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2793.785 miles
- 4496.162 kilometers
- 2427.733 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- 2791.263 miles
- 4492.102 kilometers
- 2425.541 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 Sierra Vista to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Sierra Vista Municipal Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sierra Vista and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Sierra Vista to Fairbanks generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 683 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sierra Vista to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Sierra Vista Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sierra Vista, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FHU |
| ICAO Code: | KFHU |
| Coordinates: | 31°35′18″N, 110°20′38″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 |