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How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 2679 miles / 4311 kilometers / 2328 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 3345 miles / 5383 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 24 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2678.812 miles
  • 4311.129 kilometers
  • 2327.824 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
  • 2672.460 miles
  • 4300.908 kilometers
  • 2322.304 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 Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Cedar Rapids generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 653 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 Cedar Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).

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 The Eastern Iowa Airport
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CID
ICAO Code: KCID
Coordinates: 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″W