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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from West Palm Beach, FL?

The distance between West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3917 miles / 6303 kilometers / 3403 nautical miles.

The driving distance from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4818 miles / 7754 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 29 minutes.

Palm Beach International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from West Palm Beach to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3916.628 miles
  • 6303.203 kilometers
  • 3403.457 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
  • 3911.658 miles
  • 6295.204 kilometers
  • 3399.138 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 West Palm Beach to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Palm Beach International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 7 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from West Palm Beach to Fairbanks generates about 446 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 446 kilograms equals 983 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from West Palm Beach to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Palm Beach International Airport
City: West Palm Beach, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBI
ICAO Code: KPBI
Coordinates: 26°40′59″N, 80°5′44″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