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How far is Honolulu, HI, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Honolulu (Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) is 3038 miles / 4889 kilometers / 2640 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Honolulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3037.831 miles
  • 4888.915 kilometers
  • 2639.803 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
  • 3040.249 miles
  • 4892.806 kilometers
  • 2641.904 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 Honolulu?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Honolulu generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 747 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Honolulu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).

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 Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
City: Honolulu, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNL
ICAO Code: PHNL
Coordinates: 21°19′7″N, 157°55′19″W