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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3286 miles / 5289 kilometers / 2856 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4155 miles / 6687 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 21 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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3286
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Distance from Roanoke to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3286.237 miles
  • 5288.686 kilometers
  • 2855.662 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
  • 3279.090 miles
  • 5277.184 kilometers
  • 2849.451 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 Roanoke to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Fairbanks generates about 369 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 369 kilograms equals 813 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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