How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3288 miles / 5291 kilometers / 2857 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4112 miles / 6617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 53 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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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)- 3287.716 miles
- 5291.066 kilometers
- 2856.947 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- 3282.637 miles
- 5282.892 kilometers
- 2852.533 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–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Jackson and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Jackson to Fairbanks generates about 369 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 369 kilograms equals 813 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–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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 |