How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Colorado Springs, CO?
The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2492 miles / 4010 kilometers / 2165 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3149 miles / 5068 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 21 minutes.
Colorado Springs Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Colorado Springs to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colorado Springs to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2491.766 miles
- 4010.109 kilometers
- 2165.286 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- 2487.319 miles
- 4002.952 kilometers
- 2161.421 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 Colorado Springs to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colorado Springs and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Fairbanks generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 605 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Colorado Springs to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Colorado Springs Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COS |
| ICAO Code: | KCOS |
| Coordinates: | 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″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 |