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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Milwaukee, WI?

The distance between Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2731 miles / 4395 kilometers / 2373 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3429 miles / 5518 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 10 minutes.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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2731
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4395
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2373
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Distance from Milwaukee to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2730.682 miles
  • 4394.607 kilometers
  • 2372.898 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
  • 2723.786 miles
  • 4383.509 kilometers
  • 2366.906 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 Milwaukee to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Milwaukee to Fairbanks generates about 302 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 302 kilograms equals 666 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Milwaukee to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKE
ICAO Code: KMKE
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″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