How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2081 miles / 3350 kilometers / 1809 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2969 miles / 4778 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 8 minutes.

Distance from Reno to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2081.454 miles
• 3349.776 kilometers
• 1808.734 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

• 2078.614 miles
• 3345.205 kilometers
• 1806.266 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 Reno to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Reno and Fairbanks?

The time difference between Reno and Fairbanks is 1 hour. Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Reno.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Reno to Fairbanks generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 500 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin	Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City:	Reno, NV
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RNO
ICAO Code:	KRNO
Coordinates:	39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″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