How far is Ketchikan, AK from Fairbanks, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ketchikan and Fairbanks is 853.47 miles (1373.52 km).
Flight distance from Ketchikan, AK to Fairbanks, AK is 853.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 03 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 02 hours 50 minutes to travel from Ketchikan to Fairbanks with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ketchikan, Alaska to Fairbanks, Alaska is: 1558.86 miles (2508.74 km) by car.
Driving from Ketchikan to Fairbanks will take approximately 33 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Ketchikan
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8187 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 55°20'30"N 131°38'51"W |
| Latitude | 55.3418000 |
| Longitude | -131.6475700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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 Ketchikan and Fairbanks
The distance between Ketchikan and Fairbanks is 2509 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 27 hours 52 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 Ketchikan and Fairbanks. The current time is 21:21:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 51 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 38 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 31 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 25 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 22 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 20 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 19 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 208.23 liters (55.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ketchikan and Fairbanks.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ketchikan to Fairbanks is $238.4 (diesel $253.91).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $238.4 | $250.94 | $262.06 | $253.91 |
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 15, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ketchikan and Fairbanks (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
