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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Gulfport, MS?

The distance between Gulfport (Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3431 miles / 5522 kilometers / 2982 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gulfport (GPT) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4284 miles / 6894 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 51 minutes.

Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Gulfport to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3431.274 miles
  • 5522.100 kilometers
  • 2981.695 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
  • 3426.481 miles
  • 5514.387 kilometers
  • 2977.531 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 Gulfport to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport (GPT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Gulfport to Fairbanks generates about 386 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 386 kilograms equals 852 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gulfport to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport (GPT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport
City: Gulfport, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GPT
ICAO Code: KGPT
Coordinates: 30°24′26″N, 89°4′12″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