How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Lansing, MI?

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2838 miles / 4567 kilometers / 2466 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3611 miles / 5812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 36 minutes.

Distance from Lansing to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2837.740 miles
• 4566.899 kilometers
• 2465.928 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

• 2830.478 miles
• 4555.214 kilometers
• 2459.619 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 Lansing to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Fairbanks?

The time difference between Lansing and Fairbanks is 4 hours. Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Lansing.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Lansing to Fairbanks generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 694 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lansing to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin	Capital Region International Airport
City:	Lansing, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LAN
ICAO Code:	KLAN
Coordinates:	42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″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