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

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 3003 miles / 4834 kilometers / 2610 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Lihue Airport

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2610
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Distance from Fairbanks to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3003.442 miles
  • 4833.571 kilometers
  • 2609.919 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
  • 3005.605 miles
  • 4837.052 kilometers
  • 2611.799 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 Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Lihue Airport is 6 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Lihue generates about 335 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 335 kilograms equals 738 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

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 Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W