How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2741 miles / 4411 kilometers / 2382 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3432 miles / 5524 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 33 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Kansas City to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2740.800 miles
- 4410.890 kilometers
- 2381.690 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- 2735.102 miles
- 4401.720 kilometers
- 2376.739 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 Kansas City to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Fairbanks generates about 303 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 303 kilograms equals 669 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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 |