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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Broomfield, CO?

The distance between Broomfield (Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2415 miles / 3886 kilometers / 2098 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Broomfield (BJC) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3065 miles / 4932 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 43 minutes.

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Broomfield to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2414.752 miles
  • 3886.167 kilometers
  • 2098.362 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
  • 2410.209 miles
  • 3878.855 kilometers
  • 2094.414 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 Broomfield to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Broomfield to Fairbanks generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 585 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Broomfield to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
City: Broomfield, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BJC
ICAO Code: KBJC
Coordinates: 39°54′31″N, 105°7′1″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