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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Bethel, AK?

The distance between Bethel (Bethel Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 522 miles / 841 kilometers / 454 nautical miles.

Bethel Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Bethel to Fairbanks

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bethel to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 522.341 miles
  • 840.627 kilometers
  • 453.902 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
  • 520.586 miles
  • 837.801 kilometers
  • 452.377 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 Bethel to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Bethel Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bethel and Fairbanks?

There is no time difference between Bethel and Fairbanks.

Flight carbon footprint between Bethel Airport (BET) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Bethel to Fairbanks generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 225 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bethel to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bethel Airport (BET) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W
Destination Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W