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How far is Vernal, UT, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) is 2267 miles / 3649 kilometers / 1970 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Vernal (VEL) is 3045 miles / 4900 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 59 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Vernal Regional Airport

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2267
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3649
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1970
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Distance from Fairbanks to Vernal

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2267.160 miles
  • 3648.640 kilometers
  • 1970.108 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
  • 2263.065 miles
  • 3642.050 kilometers
  • 1966.549 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 Vernal?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Vernal Regional Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Vernal generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 547 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 Vernal

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

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 Vernal Regional Airport
City: Vernal, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VEL
ICAO Code: KVEL
Coordinates: 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″W