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How far is El Dorado, AR, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and El Dorado (South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field) is 3155 miles / 5078 kilometers / 2742 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to El Dorado (ELD) is 3997 miles / 6432 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 3 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field

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Distance from Fairbanks to El Dorado

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3155.056 miles
  • 5077.571 kilometers
  • 2741.669 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
  • 3150.124 miles
  • 5069.632 kilometers
  • 2737.382 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 El Dorado?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field is 6 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to El Dorado generates about 353 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 353 kilograms equals 778 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 El Dorado

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD).

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 South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field
City: El Dorado, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELD
ICAO Code: KELD
Coordinates: 33°13′15″N, 92°48′47″W