Distance between Des Moines, IA (DSM) and Fairbanks, AK (FAI)
Distance from Des Moines to Fairbanks (Des Moines International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport) is 2642 miles / 4252 kilometers / 2296 nautical miles.
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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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 5 hours 30 minutes.
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 296 kg (653 pounds).
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 |
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