Distance from Fairbanks, AK to Des Moines, IA, miles and hours

Distance from Fairbanks, AK to Des Moines, IA, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 3288.16 mi (5291.79 km)
Line distance: 2629.77 mi (4232.21 km)
Road time: 55 hr 59 min
Air distance: 2629.77 mi (4232.21 km)
Time to flight: 5 hr 9 min

Distance from Des Moines city in Iowa by road in south-east direction from Fairbanks, Alaska state is three thousand, two hundred and eighty-eight miles by car. There are two thousand, six hundred and thirty miles between two cities by map line. With average speed, road between Fairbanks and Des Moines will take about 2 days 7 hours 59 minutes .

Distances between Fairbanks, AK and Des Moines, IA

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Fairbanks, AK

Country United States
State Alaska
City Fairbanks
GPS Coordinates 64° 50' 16" N
-147° 42' 59"W
Latitude 64.83778
Longitude -147.71639

Des Moines, IA

Country United States
State Iowa
City Des Moines
GPS Coordinates 41° 36' 2" N
-93° 36' 33"W
Latitude 41.60054
Longitude -93.60911


Fairbanks to Des Moines Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Fairbanks, AK to Des Moines, IA?

Mileage from Fairbanks to Des Moines by road is 3288.16 miles or 5291.79 km;

How far is Fairbanks from Des Moines?

There is 2629.77 miles (4232.21 km) between Fairbanks and Des Moines

How long is the trip between city of Fairbanks and Des Moines?

The driving time between two cities is approx 2 days 7 hours 59 minutes

Distance Fairbanks Des Moines

Distance Fairbanks Des Moines
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 2629.77 4232.2 2285.21
Driving distance 3288.16 5291.78 2857.33

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Fairbanks, AK and Des Moines, IA

How far is Fairbanks from Des Moines? Distance between cities in miles and other information about road, distance, approximate travel time and some other trip tips are in FAQ section. We have simple distance tables that will help you in travel. Fastest way to get Des Moines city is by plane, so check flight duration between Fairbanks and Des Moines. And dont forget to look at distance from Des Moines to Fairbanks. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from Fairbanks to Des Moines.


How long does it take to fly to Des Moines from Fairbanks?

Flying time is about 5 hours 9 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Fairbanks, AK and Fairbanks, IA

How long is flight from Fairbanks to Des Moines?

This flight will take about five hours nine minutes ;

How to get to Des Moines from Fairbanks?

You can buy ticket to plane or drive by car, check ; distance in miles between Des Moines and Fairbanks

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 5 hr 9 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 5 hr 6 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 4 hr 44 min
Airbus 515 mph 5 hr 6 min

Dont forget to include time in airport before and after flight.

Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between cities Fairbanks, AK and Des Moines, IA. This values can be different if you flight from airports in this cities. To calculate exact time can be shown only when you buy ticket to the plane. We do not guarantee that there is an airline that connects city Fairbanks and Des Moines. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

Distances between Fairbanks and cities of Alaska

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