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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Hailey, ID?

The distance between Hailey (Friedman Memorial Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1962 miles / 3157 kilometers / 1705 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hailey (SUN) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2766 miles / 4452 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 5 minutes.

Friedman Memorial Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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1962
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3157
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1705
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Distance from Hailey to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1961.746 miles
  • 3157.124 kilometers
  • 1704.711 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
  • 1957.884 miles
  • 3150.908 kilometers
  • 1701.354 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 Hailey to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Friedman Memorial Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Hailey to Fairbanks generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hailey to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Friedman Memorial Airport
City: Hailey, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SUN
ICAO Code: KSUN
Coordinates: 43°30′15″N, 114°17′45″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