How far is Fairbanks, AK from Kenai, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fairbanks and Kenai is 316.41 miles (509.21 km).
Flight distance from Fairbanks, AK to Kenai, AK is 316.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 02 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 56 minutes to travel from Fairbanks to Kenai with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fairbanks, Alaska to Kenai, Alaska is: 514.55 miles (828.09 km) by car.
Driving from Fairbanks to Kenai will take approximately 09 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 Kenai
City in Alaska
| Population | 7890 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 60°33'16"N 151°15'30"W |
| Latitude | 60.5544400 |
| Longitude | -151.2583300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Kenai: Frontage Road (-151.258293,60.554244)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fairbanks and Kenai
The distance between Fairbanks and Kenai is 828 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 12 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 Kenai. The current time is 22:55:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 68.73 liters (18.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairbanks and Kenai.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairbanks to Kenai is $78.69 (diesel $83.81).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $78.69 | $82.83 | $86.5 | $83.81 |
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 November 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fairbanks and Kenai (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)
