How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2356 miles / 3792 kilometers / 2047 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3001 miles / 4830 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 34 minutes.

Distance from Brainerd to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2356.019 miles
• 3791.645 kilometers
• 2047.324 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

• 2349.602 miles
• 3781.318 kilometers
• 2041.748 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 Brainerd to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Brainerd and Fairbanks?

The time difference between Brainerd and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Brainerd.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Fairbanks generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 570 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brainerd to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin	Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
City:	Brainerd, MN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BRD
ICAO Code:	KBRD
Coordinates:	46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″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