How far is Nikiski, AK from Fairbanks, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Nikiski and Fairbanks is 307.91 miles (495.53 km).
Flight distance from Nikiski, AK to Fairbanks, AK is 307.91 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 03 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 57 minutes to travel from Nikiski to Fairbanks with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Nikiski, Alaska to Fairbanks, Alaska is: 529.37 miles (851.94 km) by car.
Driving from Nikiski to Fairbanks will take approximately 09 hours 06 minutes.
#1 Nikiski
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
| Population | 4493 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 60°41'25"N 151°17'20"W |
| Latitude | 60.6902800 |
| Longitude | -151.2888900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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 Nikiski and Fairbanks
The distance between Nikiski and Fairbanks is 852 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 27 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 Nikiski and Fairbanks. The current time is 16:01:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 07 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 70.71 liters (18.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Nikiski and Fairbanks.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Nikiski to Fairbanks is $80.96 (diesel $86.23).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $80.96 | $85.22 | $88.99 | $86.23 |
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 Nikiski and Fairbanks (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
