How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2466 miles / 3969 kilometers / 2143 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3103 miles / 4993 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 12 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2466.238 miles
- 3969.026 kilometers
- 2143.103 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- 2459.808 miles
- 3958.677 kilometers
- 2137.515 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 Minneapolis to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Fairbanks generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 598 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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 |