How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Missoula, MT?
The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1766 miles / 2842 kilometers / 1535 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2346 miles / 3775 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 1 minutes.
Missoula Montana Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Missoula to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Missoula to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1766.128 miles
- 2842.307 kilometers
- 1534.723 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- 1762.010 miles
- 2835.680 kilometers
- 1531.145 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 Missoula to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Missoula and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Missoula and Fairbanks is 2 hours. Fairbanks is 2 hours behind Missoula.
Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Missoula to Fairbanks generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Missoula to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Missoula Montana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Missoula, MT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSO |
| ICAO Code: | KMSO |
| Coordinates: | 46°54′58″N, 114°5′27″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 |