How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Knoxville, TN?
The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3256 miles / 5241 kilometers / 2830 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4050 miles / 6518 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 0 minutes.
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Knoxville to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Knoxville to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3256.439 miles
- 5240.730 kilometers
- 2829.768 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- 3249.993 miles
- 5230.357 kilometers
- 2824.167 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 Knoxville to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Knoxville and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Knoxville to Fairbanks generates about 365 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 365 kilograms equals 805 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Knoxville to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Knoxville, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TYS |
| ICAO Code: | KTYS |
| Coordinates: | 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″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 |