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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Boise, ID?

The distance between Boise (Boise Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1911 miles / 3075 kilometers / 1660 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Boise (BOI) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2737 miles / 4404 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 0 minutes.

Boise Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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1911
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3075
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1660
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Distance from Boise to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1910.739 miles
  • 3075.036 kilometers
  • 1660.387 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
  • 1907.088 miles
  • 3069.160 kilometers
  • 1657.214 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 Boise to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Boise Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Boise Airport (BOI) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Boise to Fairbanks generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 461 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Boise to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Boise Airport
City: Boise, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOI
ICAO Code: KBOI
Coordinates: 43°33′51″N, 116°13′22″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