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How far is Liberal, KS, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Liberal (Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport) is 2699 miles / 4343 kilometers / 2345 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Liberal (LBL) is 3469 miles / 5583 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 40 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Liberal

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2698.573 miles
  • 4342.932 kilometers
  • 2344.995 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
  • 2693.941 miles
  • 4335.478 kilometers
  • 2340.971 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 Liberal?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Liberal generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 658 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 Liberal

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL).

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 Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
City: Liberal, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBL
ICAO Code: KLBL
Coordinates: 37°2′39″N, 100°57′35″W