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How far is Gustavus, AK, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) is 595 miles / 957 kilometers / 517 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Gustavus (GST) is 803 miles / 1292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 45 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Gustavus Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Gustavus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 594.818 miles
  • 957.267 kilometers
  • 516.883 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
  • 593.115 miles
  • 954.527 kilometers
  • 515.403 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 Gustavus?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Gustavus Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Gustavus?

There is no time difference between Fairbanks and Gustavus.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Gustavus Airport (GST)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Gustavus generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 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 Gustavus

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

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 Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W