Distance between Des Moines, IA (DSM) and Fairbanks, AK (FAI)
Flight distance from Des Moines to Fairbanks (Des Moines International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport) is 2642 miles / 4252 kilometers / 2296 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 5 hours 30 minutes.
Driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3375 miles / 5432 kilometers and travel time by car is about 60 hours 7 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Fairbanks.
Shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
How far is Fairbanks from Des Moines?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Des Moines and Fairbanks. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2641.978 miles
- 4251.852 kilometers
- 2295.816 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 2635.892 miles
- 4242.057 kilometers
- 2290.528 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).
Airport information
| A | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| B | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Des Moines and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Des Moines.
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Des Moines, IA
Fairbanks, AK
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 292 kg (643 pounds).
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Des Moines (DSM) → Fairbanks (FAI).
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