How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2804 miles / 4513 kilometers / 2437 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3564 miles / 5735 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 44 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2804.400 miles
- 4513.244 kilometers
- 2436.957 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- 2797.237 miles
- 4501.716 kilometers
- 2430.732 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 Rapids to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Fairbanks generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 686 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 Rapids to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |