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

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Valley County Airport) is 1897 miles / 3053 kilometers / 1648 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Glasgow (GGW) is 2480 miles / 3991 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 37 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Glasgow Valley County Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1896.883 miles
  • 3052.737 kilometers
  • 1648.346 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
  • 1891.840 miles
  • 3044.621 kilometers
  • 1643.964 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 Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Glasgow Valley County Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Glasgow Valley County Airport (GGW)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Glasgow generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 459 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 Glasgow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Glasgow Valley County Airport (GGW).

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 Glasgow Valley County Airport
City: Glasgow, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GGW
ICAO Code: KGGW
Coordinates: 48°12′45″N, 106°36′53″W