How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3406 miles / 5481 kilometers / 2960 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4281 miles / 6889 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 39 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3405.903 miles
- 5481.269 kilometers
- 2959.648 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- 3398.844 miles
- 5469.909 kilometers
- 2953.515 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 Raleigh to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Raleigh and Fairbanks is 4 hours. Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Fairbanks generates about 383 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 383 kilograms equals 845 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |