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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3022 miles / 4864 kilometers / 2626 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3995 miles / 6430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 1 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3022.442 miles
  • 4864.148 kilometers
  • 2626.430 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
  • 3014.373 miles
  • 4851.162 kilometers
  • 2619.418 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 Rochester to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Rochester to Fairbanks generates about 337 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 337 kilograms equals 743 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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