How far is Kenai, AK from Fairbanks, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Kenai and Fairbanks is 316.41 miles (509.21 km).
Flight distance from Kenai, AK to Fairbanks, AK is 316.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 02 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 56 minutes to travel from Kenai to Fairbanks with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Kenai, Alaska to Fairbanks, Alaska is: 516.4 miles (831.06 km) by car.
Driving from Kenai to Fairbanks will take approximately 09 hours 16 minutes.
#1 Kenai
City in Alaska
| Population | 7890 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 60°33'16"N 151°15'30"W |
| Latitude | 60.5544400 |
| Longitude | -151.2583300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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 Kenai and Fairbanks
The distance between Kenai and Fairbanks is 831 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 14 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 Kenai and Fairbanks. The current time is 12:23:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17 hours 12 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 19 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 22 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 68.98 liters (18.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Kenai and Fairbanks.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Kenai to Fairbanks is $78.97 (diesel $84.11).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $78.97 | $83.13 | $86.81 | $84.11 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Kenai and Fairbanks (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
