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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Grand Junction, CO?

The distance between Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2372 miles / 3818 kilometers / 2061 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Junction (GJT) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3149 miles / 5068 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 46 minutes.

Grand Junction Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Grand Junction to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2372.085 miles
  • 3817.500 kilometers
  • 2061.285 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
  • 2368.043 miles
  • 3810.995 kilometers
  • 2057.773 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 Grand Junction to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Grand Junction to Fairbanks generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Junction to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Grand Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″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