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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Spokane, WA?

The distance between Spokane (Spokane International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1637 miles / 2635 kilometers / 1423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Spokane (GEG) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2293 miles / 3691 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 42 minutes.

Spokane International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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1637
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1423
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Distance from Spokane to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1637.310 miles
  • 2634.995 kilometers
  • 1422.784 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
  • 1633.549 miles
  • 2628.942 kilometers
  • 1419.515 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 Spokane to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Spokane International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Spokane International Airport (GEG) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Spokane to Fairbanks generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Spokane to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Spokane International Airport (GEG) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Spokane International Airport
City: Spokane, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GEG
ICAO Code: KGEG
Coordinates: 47°37′11″N, 117°32′2″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