How far is Fairbanks, AK, from San Luis Obispo, CA?
The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2336 miles / 3759 kilometers / 2030 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3271 miles / 5264 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 38 minutes.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Luis Obispo to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2335.888 miles
- 3759.247 kilometers
- 2029.831 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- 2333.770 miles
- 3755.839 kilometers
- 2027.991 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 Luis Obispo to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Fairbanks generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 565 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 Luis Obispo to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBP |
| ICAO Code: | KSBP |
| Coordinates: | 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″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 |