How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2542 miles / 4090 kilometers / 2209 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3181 miles / 5119 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 49 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2541.579 miles
- 4090.275 kilometers
- 2208.572 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- 2535.137 miles
- 4079.908 kilometers
- 2202.974 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 Rochester to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Rochester to Fairbanks generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 617 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |