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

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) is 2543 miles / 4093 kilometers / 2210 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Alamosa (ALS) is 3311 miles / 5328 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 25 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – San Luis Valley Regional Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Alamosa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2543.473 miles
  • 4093.324 kilometers
  • 2210.218 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
  • 2539.362 miles
  • 4086.707 kilometers
  • 2206.645 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 Fairbanks to Alamosa?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to San Luis Valley Regional Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Alamosa generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 618 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Alamosa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″W