How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Cedar Rapids, IA?
The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2679 miles / 4311 kilometers / 2328 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3370 miles / 5424 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 13 minutes.
The Eastern Iowa Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cedar Rapids to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2678.812 miles
- 4311.129 kilometers
- 2327.824 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- 2672.460 miles
- 4300.908 kilometers
- 2322.304 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 Cedar Rapids to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cedar Rapids and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Fairbanks generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 653 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cedar Rapids to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | The Eastern Iowa Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CID |
| ICAO Code: | KCID |
| Coordinates: | 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″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 |