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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Melbourne, FL?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Orlando International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3815 miles / 6139 kilometers / 3315 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MLB) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4725 miles / 7604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 57 minutes.

Melbourne Orlando International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3814.586 miles
  • 6138.981 kilometers
  • 3314.785 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
  • 3809.326 miles
  • 6130.516 kilometers
  • 3310.214 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 Melbourne to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Orlando International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 7 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Fairbanks generates about 433 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 433 kilograms equals 955 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Melbourne to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Orlando International Airport
City: Melbourne, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLB
ICAO Code: KMLB
Coordinates: 28°6′10″N, 80°38′43″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