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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Fort Wayne, IN?

The distance between Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2922 miles / 4702 kilometers / 2539 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3662 miles / 5894 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 58 minutes.

Fort Wayne International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Fort Wayne to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2921.723 miles
  • 4702.058 kilometers
  • 2538.908 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
  • 2914.710 miles
  • 4690.770 kilometers
  • 2532.813 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 Fort Wayne to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Fort Wayne International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Fort Wayne to Fairbanks generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 716 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Wayne to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Fort Wayne International Airport
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FWA
ICAO Code: KFWA
Coordinates: 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″W
Destination 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