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How far is Gisborne from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Gisborne (Gisborne Airport) is 7365 miles / 11853 kilometers / 6400 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Gisborne Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Gisborne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7365.047 miles
  • 11852.894 kilometers
  • 6400.051 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
  • 7384.939 miles
  • 11884.908 kilometers
  • 6417.337 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 Gisborne?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Gisborne Airport is 14 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Gisborne Airport (GIS)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Gisborne generates about 907 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 907 kilograms equals 1 999 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Gisborne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Gisborne Airport (GIS).

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 Gisborne Airport
City: Gisborne
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: GIS
ICAO Code: NZGS
Coordinates: 38°39′47″S, 177°58′40″E