How far is Fairbanks, AK from Anchorage, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fairbanks and Anchorage is 259.25 miles (417.23 km).
Flight distance from Fairbanks, AK to Anchorage, AK is 259.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from Fairbanks to Anchorage with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fairbanks, Alaska to Anchorage, Alaska is: 358.62 miles (577.14 km) by car.
Driving from Fairbanks to Anchorage will take approximately 06 hours 09 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area. It is located on Cook Inlet in south-central Alaska. Anchorage is known for its mountains, its glaciers, and its many attractions, such as the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center and the Alaska Zoo.
| Population | 294356 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°13'5"N 149°54'1"W |
| Latitude | 61.2180600 |
| Longitude | -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Anchorage: (-149.900352,61.218324)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fairbanks and Anchorage
The distance between Fairbanks and Anchorage is 577 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 24 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 Fairbanks and Anchorage. The current time is 02:43:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 47.9 liters (12.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairbanks and Anchorage.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairbanks to Anchorage is $54.84 (diesel $58.41).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $54.84 | $57.73 | $60.29 | $58.41 |
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 December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fairbanks and Anchorage (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
Driving distance from Gateway, AK to Fairbanks 325.12 miles (523 km)
Driving distance from Sterling, AK to Fairbanks 494.5 miles (796 km)
