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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Great Falls, MT?

The distance between Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1806 miles / 2907 kilometers / 1569 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Great Falls (GTF) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2305 miles / 3710 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 57 minutes.

Great Falls International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Great Falls to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1806.021 miles
  • 2906.509 kilometers
  • 1569.389 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
  • 1801.562 miles
  • 2899.333 kilometers
  • 1565.515 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 Great Falls to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Great Falls International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Great Falls to Fairbanks generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Great Falls to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″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