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How far is Kirkenes from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Kirkenes (Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen) is 3153 miles / 5074 kilometers / 2740 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen

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Distance from Fairbanks to Kirkenes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3152.709 miles
  • 5073.793 kilometers
  • 2739.629 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
  • 3140.292 miles
  • 5053.809 kilometers
  • 2728.839 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 Kirkenes?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen is 6 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Kirkenes generates about 353 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 353 kilograms equals 777 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Kirkenes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN).

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 Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen
City: Kirkenes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: KKN
ICAO Code: ENKR
Coordinates: 69°43′32″N, 29°53′28″E