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

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 2430 miles / 3910 kilometers / 2111 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Denver (DEN) is 3083 miles / 4961 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 3 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Denver International Airport

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2430
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3910
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2111
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Distance from Fairbanks to Denver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2429.511 miles
  • 3909.919 kilometers
  • 2111.187 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
  • 2424.921 miles
  • 3902.533 kilometers
  • 2107.199 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 Denver?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Denver International Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Denver International Airport (DEN)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Denver generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 589 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 Denver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Denver International Airport (DEN).

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 Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W