How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Idaho Falls, ID?
The distance between Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2018 miles / 3247 kilometers / 1753 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2657 miles / 4276 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 15 minutes.
Idaho Falls Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Idaho Falls to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Idaho Falls to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2017.525 miles
- 3246.892 kilometers
- 1753.182 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- 2013.409 miles
- 3240.267 kilometers
- 1749.604 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 Idaho Falls to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Idaho Falls and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Idaho Falls to Fairbanks generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Idaho Falls to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Idaho Falls Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Idaho Falls, ID |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IDA |
| ICAO Code: | KIDA |
| Coordinates: | 43°30′52″N, 112°4′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 |