How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3055 miles / 4917 kilometers / 2655 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3825 miles / 6155 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 18 minutes.

Distance from Columbus to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3055.219 miles
• 4916.898 kilometers
• 2654.912 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

• 3048.077 miles
• 4905.405 kilometers
• 2648.707 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 Columbus to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Fairbanks?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Columbus to Fairbanks generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 751 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin	Rickenbacker International Airport
City:	Columbus, OH
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LCK
ICAO Code:	KLCK
Coordinates:	39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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