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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Miles City, MT?

The distance between Miles City (Miles City Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2016 miles / 3245 kilometers / 1752 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Miles City (MLS) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2615 miles / 4209 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 52 minutes.

Miles City Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Miles City to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2016.157 miles
  • 3244.691 kilometers
  • 1751.993 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
  • 2011.113 miles
  • 3236.573 kilometers
  • 1747.610 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 Miles City to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Miles City Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Miles City Airport (MLS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Miles City to Fairbanks generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Miles City to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Miles City Airport (MLS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Miles City Airport
City: Miles City, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLS
ICAO Code: KMLS
Coordinates: 46°25′40″N, 105°53′9″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