How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Denver, CO?
The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2430 miles / 3910 kilometers / 2111 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3076 miles / 4951 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 52 minutes.
Denver International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Denver to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Denver to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2429.511 miles
- 3909.919 kilometers
- 2111.187 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- 2424.921 miles
- 3902.533 kilometers
- 2107.199 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 Denver to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Denver and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Denver and Fairbanks is 2 hours. Fairbanks is 2 hours behind Denver.
Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Denver to Fairbanks generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 589 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″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 |