How far is Great Falls, MT, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) is 1806 miles / 2907 kilometers / 1569 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Great Falls (GTF) is 2310 miles / 3718 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 2 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Great Falls International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Great Falls
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Great Falls. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1806.021 miles
- 2906.509 kilometers
- 1569.389 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- 1801.562 miles
- 2899.333 kilometers
- 1565.515 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 Great Falls?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Great Falls International Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Great Falls?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Great Falls generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 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 Great Falls
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF).
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 | Great Falls International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Great Falls, MT |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GTF |
| ICAO Code: | KGTF |
| Coordinates: | 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W |