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How far is Pocatello, ID, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Pocatello (Pocatello Regional Airport) is 2040 miles / 3283 kilometers / 1773 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Pocatello (PIH) is 2714 miles / 4367 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 8 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Pocatello Regional Airport

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2040
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1773
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Distance from Fairbanks to Pocatello

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2040.119 miles
  • 3283.253 kilometers
  • 1772.815 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
  • 2036.117 miles
  • 3276.812 kilometers
  • 1769.337 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 Pocatello?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Pocatello Regional Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Pocatello generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 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 Pocatello

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

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 Pocatello Regional Airport
City: Pocatello, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIH
ICAO Code: KPIH
Coordinates: 42°54′35″N, 112°35′45″W