How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Pocatello, ID?
The distance between Pocatello (Pocatello Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2040 miles / 3283 kilometers / 1773 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pocatello (PIH) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2709 miles / 4360 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 2 minutes.
Pocatello Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Pocatello to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pocatello to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2040.119 miles
- 3283.253 kilometers
- 1772.815 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- 2036.117 miles
- 3276.812 kilometers
- 1769.337 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 Pocatello to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Pocatello Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pocatello and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Pocatello to Fairbanks generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pocatello to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Pocatello Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pocatello, ID |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIH |
| ICAO Code: | KPIH |
| Coordinates: | 42°54′35″N, 112°35′45″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 |