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How far is Cheyenne, WY, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Cheyenne (Cheyenne Regional Airport) is 2349 miles / 3781 kilometers / 2041 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Cheyenne (CYS) is 2976 miles / 4790 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 14 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Cheyenne Regional Airport

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2349
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3781
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2041
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Distance from Fairbanks to Cheyenne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2349.174 miles
  • 3780.630 kilometers
  • 2041.377 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
  • 2344.447 miles
  • 3773.021 kilometers
  • 2037.269 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 Cheyenne?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Cheyenne Regional Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Cheyenne generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 568 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 Cheyenne

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

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 Cheyenne Regional Airport
City: Cheyenne, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CYS
ICAO Code: KCYS
Coordinates: 41°9′20″N, 104°48′43″W