How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Fargo, ND?
The distance between Fargo (Hector International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2249 miles / 3620 kilometers / 1954 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fargo (FAR) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2827 miles / 4550 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 2 minutes.
Hector International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Fargo to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fargo to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2249.184 miles
- 3619.711 kilometers
- 1954.488 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- 2243.052 miles
- 3609.843 kilometers
- 1949.159 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 Fargo to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Hector International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fargo and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Fargo and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Fargo.
Flight carbon footprint between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Fargo to Fairbanks generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 542 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fargo to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Hector International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fargo, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAR |
| ICAO Code: | KFAR |
| Coordinates: | 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |