How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 2183 miles / 3513 kilometers / 1897 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 2763 miles / 4447 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 52 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2183.112 miles
- 3513.377 kilometers
- 1897.072 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- 2176.976 miles
- 3503.504 kilometers
- 1891.741 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 Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Grand Forks?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Grand Forks generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 526 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 Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
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 | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |