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

The distance between Kalispell (Glacier Park International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1682 miles / 2707 kilometers / 1462 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kalispell (FCA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2238 miles / 3601 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 38 minutes.

Glacier Park International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Kalispell to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1682.108 miles
  • 2707.090 kilometers
  • 1461.712 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
  • 1677.948 miles
  • 2700.395 kilometers
  • 1458.097 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 Kalispell to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Glacier Park International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Kalispell to Fairbanks generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kalispell to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Glacier Park International Airport
City: Kalispell, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FCA
ICAO Code: KGPI
Coordinates: 48°18′37″N, 114°15′21″W
Destination 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