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How far is Rost from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Rost (Røst Airport) is 3252 miles / 5234 kilometers / 2826 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Røst Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Rost

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3252.406 miles
  • 5234.240 kilometers
  • 2826.264 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
  • 3239.715 miles
  • 5213.816 kilometers
  • 2815.235 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 Rost?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Røst Airport is 6 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Røst Airport (RET)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Rost generates about 365 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 365 kilograms equals 804 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Rost

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

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 Røst Airport
City: Rost
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: RET
ICAO Code: ENRS
Coordinates: 67°31′40″N, 12°6′11″E