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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Greenville, SC?

The distance between Greenville (Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3362 miles / 5411 kilometers / 2922 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Greenville (GSP) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4185 miles / 6735 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 3 minutes.

Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Greenville to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3362.494 miles
  • 5411.410 kilometers
  • 2921.928 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
  • 3355.997 miles
  • 5400.953 kilometers
  • 2916.281 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 Greenville to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Greenville to Fairbanks generates about 378 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 378 kilograms equals 833 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Greenville to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
City: Greenville, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GSP
ICAO Code: KGSP
Coordinates: 34°53′44″N, 82°13′8″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