How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Madison, WI?
The distance between Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2677 miles / 4309 kilometers / 2327 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Madison (MSN) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3352 miles / 5395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 45 minutes.
Dane County Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Madison to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Madison to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2677.449 miles
- 4308.937 kilometers
- 2326.640 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- 2670.703 miles
- 4298.080 kilometers
- 2320.778 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 Madison to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Dane County Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Madison and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Madison and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Madison.
Flight carbon footprint between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Madison to Fairbanks generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 653 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Madison to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Dane County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Madison, WI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSN |
| ICAO Code: | KMSN |
| Coordinates: | 43°8′23″N, 89°20′15″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 |