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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Shreveport, LA?

The distance between Shreveport (Shreveport Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3173 miles / 5107 kilometers / 2757 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shreveport (SHV) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4002 miles / 6441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 28 minutes.

Shreveport Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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3173
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5107
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2757
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Distance from Shreveport to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3173.151 miles
  • 5106.691 kilometers
  • 2757.392 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
  • 3168.494 miles
  • 5099.197 kilometers
  • 2753.346 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 Shreveport to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Shreveport Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Shreveport to Fairbanks generates about 355 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 355 kilograms equals 783 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shreveport to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Shreveport Regional Airport
City: Shreveport, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHV
ICAO Code: KSHV
Coordinates: 32°26′47″N, 93°49′32″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