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How far is Kalispell, MT, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Kalispell (Glacier Park International Airport) is 1682 miles / 2707 kilometers / 1462 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Kalispell (FCA) is 2279 miles / 3667 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 37 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Glacier Park International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Kalispell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1682.108 miles
  • 2707.090 kilometers
  • 1461.712 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
  • 1677.948 miles
  • 2700.395 kilometers
  • 1458.097 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 Kalispell?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Kalispell generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 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 Kalispell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Glacier Park International Airport (FCA).

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 Glacier Park International Airport
City: Kalispell, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FCA
ICAO Code: KGPI
Coordinates: 48°18′37″N, 114°15′21″W