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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Elko, NV?

The distance between Elko (Elko Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2088 miles / 3361 kilometers / 1815 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Elko (EKO) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2979 miles / 4795 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 55 minutes.

Elko Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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2088
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3361
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1815
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Distance from Elko to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2088.323 miles
  • 3360.830 kilometers
  • 1814.703 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
  • 2084.896 miles
  • 3355.314 kilometers
  • 1811.725 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 Elko to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Elko Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Elko to Fairbanks generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 501 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Elko to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W
Destination Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W