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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Ithaca, NY?

The distance between Ithaca (Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3093 miles / 4978 kilometers / 2688 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ithaca (ITH) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4088 miles / 6579 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 0 minutes.

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Ithaca to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3093.465 miles
  • 4978.449 kilometers
  • 2688.147 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
  • 3085.315 miles
  • 4965.333 kilometers
  • 2681.065 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 Ithaca to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Ithaca to Fairbanks generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 762 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ithaca to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
City: Ithaca, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITH
ICAO Code: KITH
Coordinates: 42°29′27″N, 76°27′30″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