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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Sheridan, WY?

The distance between Sheridan (Sheridan County Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2080 miles / 3347 kilometers / 1807 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sheridan (SHR) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2651 miles / 4267 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 41 minutes.

Sheridan County Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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2080
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3347
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1807
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Distance from Sheridan to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2079.858 miles
  • 3347.207 kilometers
  • 1807.347 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
  • 2075.050 miles
  • 3339.469 kilometers
  • 1803.169 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 Sheridan to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Sheridan County Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sheridan County Airport (SHR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Sheridan to Fairbanks generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 499 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sheridan to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sheridan County Airport (SHR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Sheridan County Airport
City: Sheridan, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHR
ICAO Code: KSHR
Coordinates: 44°46′9″N, 106°58′48″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