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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3267 miles / 5257 kilometers / 2839 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4296 miles / 6913 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 22 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from New York to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3266.758 miles
  • 5257.337 kilometers
  • 2838.735 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
  • 3258.490 miles
  • 5244.031 kilometers
  • 2831.550 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 New York to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from New York to Fairbanks generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 808 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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