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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Kirksville, MO?

The distance between Kirksville (Kirksville Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2757 miles / 4437 kilometers / 2396 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kirksville (IRK) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3485 miles / 5608 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 33 minutes.

Kirksville Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Kirksville to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2757.209 miles
  • 4437.298 kilometers
  • 2395.949 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
  • 2751.155 miles
  • 4427.555 kilometers
  • 2390.688 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 Kirksville to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Kirksville Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Kirksville to Fairbanks generates about 305 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 305 kilograms equals 673 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kirksville to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Kirksville Regional Airport
City: Kirksville, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IRK
ICAO Code: KIRK
Coordinates: 40°5′36″N, 92°32′41″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