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How far is Montrose, CO, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 2426 miles / 3904 kilometers / 2108 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Montrose (MTJ) is 3210 miles / 5166 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 13 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Montrose Regional Airport

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2426
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3904
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2108
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Distance from Fairbanks to Montrose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2425.535 miles
  • 3903.520 kilometers
  • 2107.732 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
  • 2421.503 miles
  • 3897.031 kilometers
  • 2104.229 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 Montrose?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Montrose generates about 266 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 266 kilograms equals 588 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 Montrose

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

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 Montrose Regional Airport
City: Montrose, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MTJ
ICAO Code: KMTJ
Coordinates: 38°30′35″N, 107°53′38″W