Distance between Fairbanks, AK (FAI) and Grand Canyon, AZ (GCN)
Distance from Fairbanks to Grand Canyon (Fairbanks International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 2477 miles / 3986 kilometers / 2152 nautical miles.
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How far is Grand Canyon from Fairbanks?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Fairbanks and Grand Canyon. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2477.028 miles
- 3986.391 kilometers
- 2152.479 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 2473.879 miles
- 3981.322 kilometers
- 2149.742 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) is 5 hours 11 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Fairbanks and Grand Canyon is 1 hour. Grand Canyon is 1 hour ahead of Fairbanks.
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Fairbanks, AK
Grand Canyon, AZ
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 277 kg (610 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| B | Grand Canyon National Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Canyon, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GCN |
| ICAO Code: | KGCN |
| Coordinates: | 35°57′8″N, 112°8′49″W |
Fairbanks to Grand Canyon flight path
Shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).
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