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How far is Acapulco from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Acapulco (Acapulco International Airport) is 3993 miles / 6425 kilometers / 3469 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Acapulco (ACA) is 5093 miles / 8197 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 48 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Acapulco International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Acapulco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3992.519 miles
  • 6425.336 kilometers
  • 3469.404 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
  • 3992.932 miles
  • 6426.002 kilometers
  • 3469.763 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 Fairbanks to Acapulco?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Acapulco International Airport is 8 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Acapulco generates about 455 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 455 kilograms equals 1 004 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Acapulco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Acapulco International Airport
City: Acapulco
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ACA
ICAO Code: MMAA
Coordinates: 16°45′25″N, 99°45′14″W