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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2512 miles / 4042 kilometers / 2183 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3272 miles / 5265 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 55 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Durango to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2511.802 miles
  • 4042.354 kilometers
  • 2182.696 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
  • 2507.955 miles
  • 4036.162 kilometers
  • 2179.353 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 Durango to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Durango to Fairbanks generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Durango to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″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