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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Portsmouth, NH?

The distance between Portsmouth (Portsmouth International Airport at Pease) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3225 miles / 5189 kilometers / 2802 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portsmouth (PSM) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4438 miles / 7142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 40 minutes.

Portsmouth International Airport at Pease – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Portsmouth to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3224.605 miles
  • 5189.498 kilometers
  • 2802.105 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
  • 3215.793 miles
  • 5175.316 kilometers
  • 2794.447 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 Portsmouth to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Portsmouth International Airport at Pease to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Portsmouth to Fairbanks generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 796 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portsmouth to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
City: Portsmouth, NH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSM
ICAO Code: KPSM
Coordinates: 43°4′40″N, 70°49′23″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