How far is Bismarck, ND, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 2143 miles / 3449 kilometers / 1862 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Bismarck (BIS) is 2670 miles / 4297 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 54 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Bismarck
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Bismarck. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2143.184 miles
- 3449.121 kilometers
- 1862.376 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- 2137.519 miles
- 3440.003 kilometers
- 1857.453 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 Bismarck?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Bismarck?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Bismarck generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 516 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 Bismarck
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Bismarck Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bismarck, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BIS |
| ICAO Code: | KBIS |
| Coordinates: | 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W |