How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 2466 miles / 3969 kilometers / 2143 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 3095 miles / 4981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 21 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Minneapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Minneapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2466.238 miles
- 3969.026 kilometers
- 2143.103 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- 2459.808 miles
- 3958.677 kilometers
- 2137.515 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 Minneapolis?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Minneapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Minneapolis generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 598 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 Minneapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
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 | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W |