How far is Houston, TX, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 3303 miles / 5316 kilometers / 2870 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Houston (HOU) is 4113 miles / 6619 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 55 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3303.121 miles
- 5315.858 kilometers
- 2870.334 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- 3299.251 miles
- 5309.630 kilometers
- 2866.971 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Houston?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Houston is 3 hours. Houston is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Houston generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 817 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |