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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Saranac Lake, NY?

The distance between Saranac Lake (Adirondack Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3053 miles / 4913 kilometers / 2653 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saranac Lake (SLK) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4223 miles / 6796 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 54 minutes.

Adirondack Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Saranac Lake to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3052.883 miles
  • 4913.140 kilometers
  • 2652.883 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
  • 3044.340 miles
  • 4899.391 kilometers
  • 2645.459 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 Saranac Lake to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Adirondack Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Saranac Lake to Fairbanks generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 751 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Saranac Lake to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Adirondack Regional Airport
City: Saranac Lake, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLK
ICAO Code: KSLK
Coordinates: 44°23′7″N, 74°12′22″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