How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Waterloo, IA?
The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2621 miles / 4217 kilometers / 2277 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3304 miles / 5317 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 56 minutes.
Waterloo Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Waterloo to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waterloo to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2620.520 miles
- 4217.318 kilometers
- 2277.170 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 2614.184 miles
- 4207.121 kilometers
- 2271.664 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Waterloo to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Waterloo and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Waterloo and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Waterloo.
Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Waterloo to Fairbanks generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 638 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Waterloo Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waterloo, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ALO |
| ICAO Code: | KALO |
| Coordinates: | 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |