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How far is Missoula, MT, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) is 1766 miles / 2842 kilometers / 1535 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Missoula (MSO) is 2386 miles / 3840 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 0 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Missoula Montana Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Missoula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1766.128 miles
  • 2842.307 kilometers
  • 1534.723 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
  • 1762.010 miles
  • 2835.680 kilometers
  • 1531.145 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 Missoula?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Missoula Montana Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Missoula generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 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 Missoula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO).

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 Missoula Montana Airport
City: Missoula, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSO
ICAO Code: KMSO
Coordinates: 46°54′58″N, 114°5′27″W