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How far is Kiruna from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Kiruna (Kiruna Airport) is 3267 miles / 5258 kilometers / 2839 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Kiruna Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Kiruna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3266.900 miles
  • 5257.566 kilometers
  • 2838.858 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
  • 3254.136 miles
  • 5237.024 kilometers
  • 2827.767 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 Kiruna?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Kiruna Airport is 6 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Kiruna Airport (KRN)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Kiruna generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 808 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Kiruna

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

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 Kiruna Airport
City: Kiruna
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: KRN
ICAO Code: ESNQ
Coordinates: 67°49′19″N, 20°20′12″E