How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Springfield, IL?
The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2855 miles / 4595 kilometers / 2481 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3612 miles / 5813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 35 minutes.
Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Springfield to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Springfield to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2855.072 miles
- 4594.792 kilometers
- 2480.989 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- 2848.711 miles
- 4584.555 kilometers
- 2475.462 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 Springfield to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Springfield and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Springfield to Fairbanks generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 699 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Springfield, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SPI |
| ICAO Code: | KSPI |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′38″N, 89°40′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 |