How far is Minot, ND, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Minot (Minot International Airport) is 2047 miles / 3294 kilometers / 1779 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Minot (MOT) is 2560 miles / 4120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 35 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Minot International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Minot
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Minot. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2046.952 miles
- 3294.250 kilometers
- 1778.753 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- 2041.284 miles
- 3285.127 kilometers
- 1773.827 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 Minot?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Minot International Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Minot?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Minot is 3 hours. Minot is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Minot International Airport (MOT)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Minot generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 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 Minot
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Minot International Airport (MOT).
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 | Minot International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minot, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MOT |
| ICAO Code: | KMOT |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′33″N, 101°16′47″W |