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

The distance between Austin (Austin–Bergstrom International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3204 miles / 5157 kilometers / 2784 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Austin (AUS) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4003 miles / 6442 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 42 minutes.

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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3204
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5157
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2784
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Distance from Austin to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3204.108 miles
  • 5156.512 kilometers
  • 2784.294 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
  • 3200.400 miles
  • 5150.545 kilometers
  • 2781.072 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 Austin to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Austin to Fairbanks generates about 359 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 359 kilograms equals 791 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Austin to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
City: Austin, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AUS
ICAO Code: KAUS
Coordinates: 30°11′40″N, 97°40′11″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