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How far is Billings, MT, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Billings (Billings Logan International Airport) is 1978 miles / 3183 kilometers / 1719 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Billings (BIL) is 2522 miles / 4058 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 20 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Billings Logan International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Billings

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1977.749 miles
  • 3182.878 kilometers
  • 1718.617 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
  • 1973.052 miles
  • 3175.320 kilometers
  • 1714.536 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 Billings?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Billings Logan International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Billings Logan International Airport (BIL)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Billings generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 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 Billings

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Billings Logan International Airport (BIL).

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 Billings Logan International Airport
City: Billings, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIL
ICAO Code: KBIL
Coordinates: 45°48′27″N, 108°32′34″W