How far is Rochester, MN, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 2542 miles / 4090 kilometers / 2209 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Rochester (RST) is 3178 miles / 5115 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 54 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2541.579 miles
- 4090.275 kilometers
- 2208.572 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- 2535.137 miles
- 4079.908 kilometers
- 2202.974 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 Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Rochester generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 617 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 Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |