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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Gustavus, AK?

The distance between Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 595 miles / 957 kilometers / 517 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gustavus (GST) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 804 miles / 1294 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 46 minutes.

Gustavus Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Gustavus to Fairbanks

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gustavus to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 594.818 miles
  • 957.267 kilometers
  • 516.883 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
  • 593.115 miles
  • 954.527 kilometers
  • 515.403 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 Gustavus to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Gustavus Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gustavus and Fairbanks?

There is no time difference between Gustavus and Fairbanks.

Flight carbon footprint between Gustavus Airport (GST) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Gustavus to Fairbanks generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gustavus to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gustavus Airport (GST) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W
Destination Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W