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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Jackson, WY?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson Hole Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2047 miles / 3294 kilometers / 1778 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAC) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2676 miles / 4306 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 12 minutes.

Jackson Hole Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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2047
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Distance from Jackson to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2046.626 miles
  • 3293.726 kilometers
  • 1778.470 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
  • 2042.348 miles
  • 3286.840 kilometers
  • 1774.752 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 Jackson to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Jackson Hole Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Jackson to Fairbanks generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Jackson Hole Airport
City: Jackson, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAC
ICAO Code: KJAC
Coordinates: 43°36′26″N, 110°44′16″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