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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Marquette, MI?

The distance between Marquette (Sawyer International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2557 miles / 4115 kilometers / 2222 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Marquette (MQT) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3289 miles / 5293 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 42 minutes.

Sawyer International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Marquette to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2557.086 miles
  • 4115.232 kilometers
  • 2222.047 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
  • 2549.896 miles
  • 4103.660 kilometers
  • 2215.799 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 Marquette to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Sawyer International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sawyer International Airport (MQT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Marquette to Fairbanks generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 621 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Marquette to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sawyer International Airport (MQT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Sawyer International Airport
City: Marquette, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MQT
ICAO Code: KSAW
Coordinates: 46°21′12″N, 87°23′43″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