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

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 3129 miles / 5036 kilometers / 2719 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Waco (ACT) is 3933 miles / 6330 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 40 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Waco Regional Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Waco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3129.353 miles
  • 5036.206 kilometers
  • 2719.334 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
  • 3125.280 miles
  • 5029.651 kilometers
  • 2715.794 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 Waco?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Waco Regional Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Waco generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 771 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 Waco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT).

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 Waco Regional Airport
City: Waco, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACT
ICAO Code: KACT
Coordinates: 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W