How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Portland, ME?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3207 miles / 5162 kilometers / 2787 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4482 miles / 7213 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 24 minutes.
Portland International Jetport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Portland to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3207.320 miles
- 5161.682 kilometers
- 2787.085 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- 3198.410 miles
- 5147.342 kilometers
- 2779.342 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 Portland to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Portland and Fairbanks is 4 hours. Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Portland.
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Portland to Fairbanks generates about 359 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 359 kilograms equals 792 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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 |