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How far is Elko, NV, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Elko (Elko Regional Airport) is 2088 miles / 3361 kilometers / 1815 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Elko (EKO) is 2984 miles / 4803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 0 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Elko Regional Airport

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2088
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3361
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1815
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Distance from Fairbanks to Elko

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2088.323 miles
  • 3360.830 kilometers
  • 1814.703 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
  • 2084.896 miles
  • 3355.314 kilometers
  • 1811.725 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 Elko?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Elko Regional Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Elko generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 501 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 Elko

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

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 Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W