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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Providence, RI?

The distance between Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3284 miles / 5285 kilometers / 2854 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Providence (PVD) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4389 miles / 7064 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 34 minutes.

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Providence to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3283.754 miles
  • 5284.690 kilometers
  • 2853.504 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
  • 3275.123 miles
  • 5270.800 kilometers
  • 2846.004 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 Providence to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Providence to Fairbanks generates about 368 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 368 kilograms equals 812 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Providence to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
City: Providence, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PVD
ICAO Code: KPVD
Coordinates: 41°43′57″N, 71°25′13″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