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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Las Vegas, NV?

The distance between Las Vegas (Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2399 miles / 3861 kilometers / 2085 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Las Vegas (LAS) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3293 miles / 5300 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 46 minutes.

Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Las Vegas to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2399.070 miles
  • 3860.929 kilometers
  • 2084.735 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
  • 2396.234 miles
  • 3856.364 kilometers
  • 2082.270 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 Las Vegas to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Las Vegas to Fairbanks generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 581 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Las Vegas to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport
City: Las Vegas, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAS
ICAO Code: KLAS
Coordinates: 36°4′48″N, 115°9′7″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