How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Lopez, WA?
The distance between Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1456 miles / 2344 kilometers / 1265 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lopez (LPS) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2223 miles / 3577 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 14 minutes.
Lopez Island Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Lopez to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lopez to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1456.203 miles
- 2343.531 kilometers
- 1265.405 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- 1453.001 miles
- 2338.379 kilometers
- 1262.624 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 Lopez to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Lopez Island Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lopez and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Lopez and Fairbanks is 1 hour. Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Lopez.
Flight carbon footprint between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Lopez to Fairbanks generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lopez to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Lopez Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lopez, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LPS |
| ICAO Code: | S31 |
| Coordinates: | 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″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 |