How far is Valdez, AK from Fairbanks, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Valdez and Fairbanks is 259.68 miles (417.92 km).
Flight distance from Valdez, AK to Fairbanks, AK is 259.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from Valdez to Fairbanks with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Valdez, Alaska to Fairbanks, Alaska is: 363.22 miles (584.55 km) by car.
Driving from Valdez to Fairbanks will take approximately 06 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Valdez
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 3843 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°7'51"N 146°20'54"W |
| Latitude | 61.1308300 |
| Longitude | -146.3483300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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 Valdez and Fairbanks
The distance between Valdez and Fairbanks is 585 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 29 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 Valdez and Fairbanks. The current time is 08:03:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 48.52 liters (12.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Valdez and Fairbanks.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Valdez to Fairbanks is $55.55 (diesel $59.16).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $55.55 | $58.47 | $61.06 | $59.16 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Valdez and Fairbanks (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
