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How far is Aspen, CO, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Aspen (Aspen–Pitkin County Airport) is 2409 miles / 3877 kilometers / 2094 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Aspen (ASE) is 3276 miles / 5272 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 24 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Aspen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2409.181 miles
  • 3877.201 kilometers
  • 2093.521 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
  • 2404.932 miles
  • 3870.363 kilometers
  • 2089.829 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 Fairbanks to Aspen?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Aspen generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 583 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Aspen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
City: Aspen, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ASE
ICAO Code: KASE
Coordinates: 39°13′23″N, 106°52′8″W