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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Amarillo, TX?

The distance between Amarillo (Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2788 miles / 4487 kilometers / 2423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Amarillo (AMA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3508 miles / 5646 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 50 minutes.

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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2788
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2423
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Distance from Amarillo to Fairbanks

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Amarillo to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2788.353 miles
  • 4487.418 kilometers
  • 2423.012 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
  • 2784.113 miles
  • 4480.595 kilometers
  • 2419.328 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 Amarillo to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Amarillo to Fairbanks generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 681 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Amarillo to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
City: Amarillo, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AMA
ICAO Code: KAMA
Coordinates: 35°13′9″N, 101°42′21″W
Destination Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W