How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Great Falls, MT?
The distance between Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1806 miles / 2907 kilometers / 1569 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Great Falls (GTF) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2309 miles / 3716 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 23 minutes.
Great Falls International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Great Falls to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Great Falls to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1806.021 miles
- 2906.509 kilometers
- 1569.389 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- 1801.562 miles
- 2899.333 kilometers
- 1565.515 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 Great Falls to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Great Falls International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Great Falls and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Great Falls to Fairbanks generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Great Falls to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Great Falls International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Great Falls, MT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GTF |
| ICAO Code: | KGTF |
| Coordinates: | 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″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 |