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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Jacksonville, FL?

The distance between Jacksonville (Jacksonville International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3640 miles / 5858 kilometers / 3163 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jacksonville (JAX) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4545 miles / 7314 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 57 minutes.

Jacksonville International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Jacksonville to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3640.034 miles
  • 5858.067 kilometers
  • 3163.103 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
  • 3634.343 miles
  • 5848.908 kilometers
  • 3158.157 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 Jacksonville to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Jacksonville International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 7 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Jacksonville to Fairbanks generates about 412 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 412 kilograms equals 908 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jacksonville to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Jacksonville International Airport
City: Jacksonville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAX
ICAO Code: KJAX
Coordinates: 30°29′38″N, 81°41′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