How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2642 miles / 4252 kilometers / 2296 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3375 miles / 5431 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 28 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Fairbanks. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Des Moines to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Fairbanks generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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 |