How far is North Pole, AK from Fairbanks, AK?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between North Pole and Fairbanks is 12.35 miles (19.87 km).

Flight distance from North Pole, AK to Fairbanks, AK is 12.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from North Pole, Alaska to Fairbanks, Alaska is: 13.55 miles (21.81 km) by car.

Driving from North Pole to Fairbanks will take approximately 00 hours 17 minutes.

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#1 North Pole

City in Alaska, USA

Population 2108
GPS Coordinates 64°45'4"N 147°20'58"W
Latitude 64.7511100
Longitude -147.3494400
Altitude 147
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between North Pole and Fairbanks

The distance between North Pole and Fairbanks is 22 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 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 North Pole and Fairbanks. The current time is 06:57:50.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.81 liters (0.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between North Pole and Fairbanks.
The estimated cost of gas to go from North Pole to Fairbanks is $2.07 (diesel $2.21).

Alaska gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $4.33 $4.56 $4.76 $4.62
Total $2.07 $2.18 $2.28 $2.21

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between North Pole 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

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Driving distance from Juneau, AK to North Pole 721.92 miles (1162 km)

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Driving distance from Ketchikan, AK to North Pole 1545.51 miles (2487 km)

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Driving distance from Sitka, AK to North Pole 872.22 miles (1404 km)

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Driving distance from Eagle River, AK to North Pole 357.44 miles (575 km)

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Driving distance from Kenai, AK to North Pole 527.69 miles (849 km)

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Driving distance from Palmer, AK to North Pole 341.42 miles (549 km)

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Driving distance from Wasilla, AK to North Pole 328.16 miles (528 km)

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Driving distance from Anchorage, AK to North Pole 371.61 miles (598 km)

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