How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Salt Lake City, UT?
The distance between Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2183 miles / 3514 kilometers / 1897 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2871 miles / 4620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 44 minutes.
Salt Lake City International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2183.432 miles
- 3513.893 kilometers
- 1897.350 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- 2179.579 miles
- 3507.693 kilometers
- 1894.003 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 Salt Lake City to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Salt Lake City International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Salt Lake City and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 526 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Salt Lake City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SLC |
| ICAO Code: | KSLC |
| Coordinates: | 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″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 |