How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Grand Forks, ND?
The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2183 miles / 3513 kilometers / 1897 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2763 miles / 4446 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 48 minutes.
Grand Forks International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Grand Forks to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Forks to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2183.112 miles
- 3513.377 kilometers
- 1897.072 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- 2176.976 miles
- 3503.504 kilometers
- 1891.741 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 Forks to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Forks and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Grand Forks to Fairbanks generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 526 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 Forks to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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 |