How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2110 miles / 3395 kilometers / 1833 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3012 miles / 4847 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 40 minutes.
Sacramento Mather Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2109.576 miles
- 3395.034 kilometers
- 1833.172 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- 2107.017 miles
- 3390.915 kilometers
- 1830.947 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 Sacramento to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Fairbanks generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 507 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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 |