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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Billings, MT?

The distance between Billings (Billings Logan International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1978 miles / 3183 kilometers / 1719 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Billings (BIL) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2517 miles / 4051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 17 minutes.

Billings Logan International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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1978
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3183
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1719
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Distance from Billings to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1977.749 miles
  • 3182.878 kilometers
  • 1718.617 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
  • 1973.052 miles
  • 3175.320 kilometers
  • 1714.536 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 Billings to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Billings Logan International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Billings to Fairbanks generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Billings to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Billings Logan International Airport
City: Billings, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIL
ICAO Code: KBIL
Coordinates: 45°48′27″N, 108°32′34″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