How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Tampa, FL?
The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3767 miles / 6063 kilometers / 3274 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4682 miles / 7535 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 7 minutes.
Tampa International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Tampa to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3767.173 miles
- 6062.678 kilometers
- 3273.584 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- 3762.169 miles
- 6054.623 kilometers
- 3269.235 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 Tampa to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 7 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tampa and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Tampa and Fairbanks is 4 hours. Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Tampa.
Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Tampa to Fairbanks generates about 427 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 427 kilograms equals 942 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″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 |