How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Grand Canyon, AZ?
The distance between Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2477 miles / 3986 kilometers / 2152 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Canyon (GCN) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3393 miles / 5461 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 53 minutes.
Grand Canyon National Park Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Grand Canyon to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Canyon to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2477.028 miles
- 3986.391 kilometers
- 2152.479 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- 2473.879 miles
- 3981.322 kilometers
- 2149.742 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 Grand Canyon to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Grand Canyon National Park Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Canyon and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Grand Canyon to Fairbanks generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 601 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Canyon to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Grand Canyon National Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Canyon, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GCN |
| ICAO Code: | KGCN |
| Coordinates: | 35°57′8″N, 112°8′49″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 |