How far is Fairbanks, AK, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2568 miles / 4132 kilometers / 2231 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3616 miles / 5820 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 40 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2567.668 miles
- 4132.261 kilometers
- 2231.243 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- 2565.660 miles
- 4129.029 kilometers
- 2229.498 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 San Diego to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Fairbanks?
The time difference between San Diego and Fairbanks is 1 hour. Fairbanks is 1 hour behind San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from San Diego to Fairbanks generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 624 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |