How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Minot, ND?
The distance between Minot (Minot International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2047 miles / 3294 kilometers / 1779 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minot (MOT) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2559 miles / 4119 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 31 minutes.
Minot International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Minot to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minot to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2046.952 miles
- 3294.250 kilometers
- 1778.753 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- 2041.284 miles
- 3285.127 kilometers
- 1773.827 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 Minot to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Minot International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minot and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Minot and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Minot.
Flight carbon footprint between Minot International Airport (MOT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Minot to Fairbanks generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minot to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minot International Airport (MOT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Minot International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minot, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MOT |
| ICAO Code: | KMOT |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′33″N, 101°16′47″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 |