How far is Anchorage, AK from Fairbanks, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Anchorage and Fairbanks is 259.25 miles (417.23 km).
Flight distance from Anchorage, AK to Fairbanks, AK is 259.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from Anchorage to Fairbanks with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Anchorage, Alaska to Fairbanks, Alaska is: 359.82 miles (579.08 km) by car.
Driving from Anchorage to Fairbanks will take approximately 06 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area. It is located on Cook Inlet in south-central Alaska. Anchorage is known for its mountains, its glaciers, and its many attractions, such as the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center and the Alaska Zoo.
| Population | 294356 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°13'5"N 149°54'1"W |
| Latitude | 61.2180600 |
| Longitude | -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30696 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 64°50'16"N 147°42'59"W |
| Latitude | 64.8377800 |
| Longitude | -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Fairbanks: 12th Avenue (-147.71648,64.838038)
Estimated Travel Time Between Anchorage and Fairbanks
The distance between Anchorage and Fairbanks is 579 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 26 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Anchorage and Fairbanks. The current time is 09:46:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 48.06 liters (12.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Anchorage and Fairbanks.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Anchorage to Fairbanks is $55.03 (diesel $58.61).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $55.03 | $57.92 | $60.49 | $58.61 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alaska ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.334 (Diesel $4.616) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Anchorage and Fairbanks (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Gateway, AK to Anchorage 39.05 miles (63 km)
Driving distance from Sterling, AK to Anchorage 135.81 miles (219 km)
