How far is Des Moines, IA, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2642 miles / 4252 kilometers / 2296 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3332 miles / 5363 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 39 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2641.978 miles
- 4251.852 kilometers
- 2295.816 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- 2635.892 miles
- 4242.057 kilometers
- 2290.528 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Des Moines generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 643 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
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 | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |