How far is Butte, MT, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Butte (Bert Mooney Airport) is 1863 miles / 2999 kilometers / 1619 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Butte (BTM) is 2456 miles / 3953 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 6 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Bert Mooney Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Butte
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Butte. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1863.379 miles
- 2998.817 kilometers
- 1619.232 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- 1859.131 miles
- 2991.982 kilometers
- 1615.541 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 Butte?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Bert Mooney Airport is 4 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Butte?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Butte is 2 hours. Butte is 2 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Butte generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 452 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 Butte
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Bert Mooney Airport (BTM).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Bert Mooney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Butte, MT |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BTM |
| ICAO Code: | KBTM |
| Coordinates: | 45°57′17″N, 112°29′49″W |