How far is Sioux Falls, SD, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) is 2436 miles / 3921 kilometers / 2117 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is 3089 miles / 4971 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 51 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Sioux Falls Regional Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Sioux Falls
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Sioux Falls. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2436.442 miles
- 3921.073 kilometers
- 2117.210 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- 2430.523 miles
- 3911.548 kilometers
- 2112.067 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 Sioux Falls?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Sioux Falls Regional Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Sioux Falls?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Sioux Falls generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 590 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 Sioux Falls
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD).
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 | Sioux Falls Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sioux Falls, SD |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FSD |
| ICAO Code: | KFSD |
| Coordinates: | 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″W |