How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Sioux Falls, SD?
The distance between Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2436 miles / 3921 kilometers / 2117 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3092 miles / 4976 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 41 minutes.
Sioux Falls Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Sioux Falls to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sioux Falls to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2436.442 miles
- 3921.073 kilometers
- 2117.210 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- 2430.523 miles
- 3911.548 kilometers
- 2112.067 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 Sioux Falls to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sioux Falls and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Sioux Falls to Fairbanks generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Falls to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Sioux Falls Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sioux Falls, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FSD |
| ICAO Code: | KFSD |
| Coordinates: | 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″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 |