How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Bismarck, ND?
The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2143 miles / 3449 kilometers / 1862 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2669 miles / 4296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 43 minutes.
Bismarck Municipal Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Bismarck to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bismarck to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2143.184 miles
- 3449.121 kilometers
- 1862.376 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- 2137.519 miles
- 3440.003 kilometers
- 1857.453 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 Bismarck to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bismarck and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Bismarck and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Bismarck.
Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Bismarck to Fairbanks generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 516 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bismarck to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Bismarck Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bismarck, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BIS |
| ICAO Code: | KBIS |
| Coordinates: | 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″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 |